Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Revoke Adoption of Sisters

The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision in Re X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13, confirming that the High Court does not have jurisdiction to set aside a lawfully made adoption order through its inherent jurisdiction. While not primarily an expert witness case, this ruling has significant implications for cases where psychological assessments were used to support original placement and adoption decisions — and raises questions about the routes available to families who believe those assessments were flawed.

Source: BBC News / Transparency Project Roundup, 22 April 2026