SCHEDULESHERIFF COURT ADOPTION RULES 2009

CHAPTER 3CONVENTION ADOPTION ORDERS

Interpretation28

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “the Convention” means the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption, concluded at The Hague on 29th May 1993;

  • “Convention adoption order” means an adoption which, by virtue of regulation 53(2) of the 2009 Regulations, is made as a Convention adoption order;

  • “Convention country” means any country or territory in which the Convention is in force; and

  • “Central Authority” means the Scottish Executive.