Arabic version: المحكمة العليا تؤكد ديمومة التبني في حكم تاريخي

The UK Supreme Court has rejected a woman’s attempt to revoke the adoption of two sisters, affirming the principle that adoption is “final and permanent.” The decision comes as the sisters, now 18 and 19, sought to reconnect with their birth mother, who supported the application.

According to BBC News, the court emphasized that allowing the appeal would undermine established laws designed to protect the adoption system. The judges stated that adoption should only be reversible in rare cases where the initial decision was flawed, maintaining the state’s authority in adoption matters.

The ruling highlighted concerns from child protection experts about the potential destabilization of the adoption system if the court had ruled in favor of the revocation. The Department for Education argued that allowing adoptions to be revoked based on welfare alone could create uncertainty for adopters and children alike.

The sisters were adopted in 2012 after a period in foster care but later resumed contact with their birth mother, leading to their decision to live with her in 2021. The adoptive mother initiated the legal proceedings based on the children’s wishes, asserting that their welfare was her primary concern.

Legal experts noted that the Supreme Court’s ruling reinforces the notion that adoption is intended to be a permanent arrangement. The court’s stance reflects a broader commitment to ensuring stability for children within the adoption framework.