http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1976/36/section/2Adoption Act 1976An Act to consolidate the enactments having effect in England and Wales in relation to adoption.1988-01-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-17Expert Participation2009-10-01Adoption Act 1976s. 3(6A)(6B)Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999s. 10s. 18(3)Adoption Act 1976s. 13(4)Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999s. 11s. 18(3)Adoption Act 1976s. 52(1)(c)Adoption and Children Act 2002Sch. 4 para. 16(1)(a)Sch. 4 para. 6-8s. 148(1)Adoption Act 1976s. 52(1A)Adoption and Children Act 2002Sch. 4 para. 15(a)Sch. 4 para. 6-8s. 148(1)Adoption Act 1976s. 56(4)-(6)Adoption and Children Act 2002Sch. 4 para. 11(b)Sch. 4 para. 6-8s. 148(1)Adoption Act 1976Blanket AmendmentConstitutional Reform Act 2005Sch. 11 para. 1(2)s. 148(1)art. 2(d)Part I The Adoption Service The Adoption ServiceF12 Local authorities’ social services.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .