can i adopt someone over 18 in the uk
Adult adoption Depending on the laws of the jurisdiction, adult adoption may not be available as a legal option. In the United Kingdom, only children may be adopted. The Adoption and Children Act (2002) states, "An application for an adoption order may only be made if the person to be adopted has not attained the age of 18 years on the date of the application."[6]
Early Years Foundation Stage The legislation took effect from September 2008. The Welfare requirements apply to the whole of the UK, but the Learning and Development requirements apply only in England.
Indefinite leave to remain Commonwealth citizens who have ILR and are resident in the UK have the right to vote and stand as candidates in all elections.[2]
Leave to enter According to the United Kingdom Border Agency, a person who is not a British citizen, a Commonwealth citizen with the right of abode in the UK, or a national of an EU or EFTA state, requires leave to enter the United Kingdom.[1]
British nationality law A child born outside the UK on or after 1 January 1983 (or outside a British Overseas Territory on or after 21 May 2002) automatically acquires British citizenship by descent if either parent is a British citizen otherwise than by descent at the time of the child's birth.
One-child policy Effective from January 2016, the one-child policy was replaced by a two-child policy, allowing each couple to have two children.