London - The British government said yesterday it would tighten adoption laws to protect children brought in from abroad. The move has been prompted by a dispute over twins adopted on the Internet by a British couple, the Kilshaws.
Under new laws it will become an offence, punishable by up to three months in prison, to bring children adopted overseas into the country without the approval of British authorities.
Meanwhile, the Kilshaws have denied allegations that they practised witchcraft. The pair said the claims were "all lies". Ms Kilshaw (47) was alleged to have told the News of the World she was prepared to use black magic to keep the girls.