- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
22.—(1) This regulation applies where–
(a)a local authority–
(i)has decided that adoption is in the best interests of a child under regulation 11(1) of the Adoption Agencies Regulations;
(ii)has considered the possibilities for placement of that child within the British Islands; and
(iii)considers that adoption by a person habitually resident in a Convention country outside the British Islands may be in the child’s best interests; and
(b)the child is free for adoption by virtue of an order made under section 18 of the 1978 Act, section 18 of the Adoption Act 1976(1) or Article 17(1) or 18(1) of the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987(2).
(2) The local authority shall refer the case of the child to the adoption panel together with–
(a)the documents referred to in regulation 8 of the Adoption Agencies Regulations originally sent to the adoption panel; and
(b)a report from the child’s social worker–
(i)explaining why that social worker considers that adoption by a person habitually resident in a Convention country outside the British Islands may be in the child’s best interests; and
(ii)if appropriate, having regard to the child’s age and understanding, setting out the child’s views and wishes in relation to adoption.
S.I. 1987/2204.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: