PART 4DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED INFORMATION UNDER SECTIONS 61 AND 62

Manner of application11

An application to an adoption agency for the disclosure of protected information under section 61 or 62 of the Act must be in writing and must state the reasons for the application.

Duties of agency on receipt of application12

On receipt of an application for the disclosure of protected information under section 61 or 62 of the Act an adoption agency must take all reasonable steps to—

a

confirm the identity of the applicant and of any person acting on his or her behalf; and

b

confirm that any person acting on behalf of the applicant is authorised to do so; and

c

ensure that it has sufficient information from the applicant about the reasons for the application to enable the agency to discharge its functions under section 61 or 62 of the Act (as the case may be).

Record of views13

An adoption agency must ensure that any views obtained under sections 61(3) or 62(3) or (4) of the Act are recorded in writing.