SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1The Adoption and Children Act Register
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1
Section 131 (supplementary) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
before paragraph (a) insert—
za
adoption agency” means—
i
a local authority in England,
ii
a registered adoption society whose principal office is in England,
b
in paragraph (b) for “an Order under section 125” substitute “
regulations
”
,
c
after paragraph (c) insert—
ca
Welsh adoption agency” means—
i
a local authority in Wales,
ii
a registered adoption society whose principal office is in Wales.
d
omit paragraphs (d) and (e).
3
In subsection (2) after “sections” insert “
(except sections 125(1A) and 129(2A))
”
.
4
After subsection (2) insert—
2A
For the purposes of sections 125(1A) and 129(2A)—
a
a child is suitable for adoption if a Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish adoption agency is satisfied that the child ought to be placed for adoption,
b
prospective adopters are suitable to adopt a child if a Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish adoption agency is satisfied that they are suitable to have a child placed with them for adoption.
5
Omit subsections (4) to (7).