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).