Adoption of Children from Overseas Regulations 2001 c.1251

Adoption of Children from Overseas Regulations 2001 No. 1251

Summary:

These Regulations impose requirements with which a person who is habitually resident in the British Islands must comply before and after bringing a child who is habitually resident outside those Islands into the United Kingdom for the purpose of adoption. The Regulations also specify the procedure to be followed by an adoption agency and adoption panel in relation to assessment and approval of a person wishing to adopt a child from overseas, and require the provision of certain information to the Secretary of State. These provisions apply to England only; similar provision is to be made in relation to Wales by the National Assembly for Wales.

Made Under:

Adoption Act 1976 (C. 36) - sections 9(2) and (3) and 56A(1), after consultation with the National Assembly for Wales

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