Miscellaneous and supplemental – sections 14 to 18
Section 15. Amendments and repeals
70.Subsection (1) provides that the enactments mentioned in Schedule 2 are to have effect subject to the amendments specified in that Schedule which are either minor amendments or amendments consequential upon the provisions of this Act.
71.Schedule 2 amends the Local Authority and Social Services Act 1970 to provide that functions under the Convention will be social services functions; amends the Immigration Act 1971 to provide for Convention adoptions; amends the Family Law Act 1986 to make clear that the court may make a declaration in respect of a Convention adoption. It also makes minor amendments to the 1976 Act, mostly to remove references to the 1965 Convention which are no longer required.
72.Schedule 3 deals with repeals, mainly relating to the 1965 Convention (for the effect of which see also clause 17).
73.Subsection (2) provides for the enactments in Schedule 3 to be repealed to the extent specified in that Schedule.