8 Inactive or defunct adoption societies.E+W
(1)If it appears to the Secretary of State that [F1an approved adoption [F2society] [F2organisation] , or one in relation to which approval has been withdrawn under section 4 or has expired] [F1a body which is or has been an appropriate voluntary organisation] , is inactive or defunct he may, in relation to any child who is or was in the care of the [F2society] [F2organisation] , direct what appears to him to be the appropriate local authority to take any such action as might have been taken by the [F2society] [F2organisation] or by the [F2society] [F2organisation] jointly with the authority; and if apart from this section the authority would not be entitled to take that action, or would not be entitled to take it without joining the [F2society] [F2organisation] in the action, it shall be entitled to do so.
(2)Before giving a direction under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall, if practicable, consult both the [F2society] [F2organisation] and the authority.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 8(1) substituted (30.1.2003 for W., 30.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14), s. 122, Sch. 4 para. 5(5)(a); S.I. 2003/152, art. 2(1)(d); S.I. 2003/365, art. 3(5)(c)
F2Words in s. 8 substituted (30.1.2003 for W., 30.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14), s. 122, Sch. 4 para. 5(5)(b); S.I. 2003/152, art. 2(1)(d); S.I. 2003/365, art. 3(5)(c)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 8: transfer of functions (W) (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1