Modifications to the Curtailment Regulations
6.—(1) Regulation 3 (interpretation) is modified as follows.
(2) In paragraph (1)—
(a)for the definition of “A” substitute—
““A”, in relation to C, means the person by whom C has been or is to be adopted, or, in a case where two people have adopted C jointly, whichever of them has elected to be the adopter for the purposes of the Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002(1);”;
(b)for the definition of “AP” substitute—
““AP” means the person who at the date on which C enters Northern Ireland is married to, or the civil partner or the partner of, A;”; and
(c)after the definition of “declaration of consent and entitlement”, insert—
““enter Northern Ireland” means enter Northern Ireland from outside the United Kingdom in connection with or for the purposes of adoption;”.