Adoption and Children Act 2002

The Adoption and Children Act 2002 is a UK law that reformed the adoption process to improve the welfare of children. It updated procedures for placing children in adoptive homes and emphasized the importance of children's rights and wishes. The Act also made it easier for same-sex couples to adopt and introduced measures to protect vulnerable children. Additionally, it addressed the need for post-adoption support and supervision. Overall, the Act aimed to ensure that adoption serves the best interests of children while balancing the needs of birth families and adoptive parents.