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Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.Changes and effects yet to be applied to :Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the specific provision you are viewing.s. 1(7) added by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 2 para. 10s. 1(7) inserted by S.I. 2011/1740 Sch. 2 para. 4s. 3 repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3s. 5 repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3s. 6 repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3s. 8 repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3s. 9 repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3s. 11-13 repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3s. 18(2) repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3s. 18(2) repealed by S.I. 2011/1740 Sch. 2 Pt. 3Sch. 2 para. 2(a) repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3Sch. 2 para. 4 repealed by 2007 asp 4 Sch. 3Sch. 2 para. 2(a) repealed by S.I. 2011/1740 Sch. 2 Pt. 3Sch. 2 para. 4 repealed by S.I. 2011/1740 Sch. 2 Pt. 3Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999:Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing provisions within this Act into force:S.I. 2003/189 art. 2 commences (1999 c. 18)S.I. 2003/362 art. 2 commences (1999 c. 18)S.S.I. 2003/121 art. 2 commences (1999 c. 18)Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2003/152 art. 2 commences (2000 c. 14)S.I. 2003/365 art. 3 commences (2000 c. 14)S.I. 2003/501 art. 2 commences (2000 c. 14)S.I. 2005/2213 art. 2 3 commences (2002 c. 38)S.I. 2005/2897 art. 2 commences (2002 c. 38)S.S.I. 2004/100 art. 2 3 commences (2001 asp 8)S.S.I. 2009/267 art. 2 commences (2007 asp 4)Prospective SCHEDULESSection 1.SCHEDULE 1E+W+S Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry AdoptionThe States signatory to the present Convention.
E+W+SChapter IE+W+S Scope of the Convention Article 1E+W+SThe objects of the present Convention are—
Article 2E+W+S1The Convention shall apply where a child habitually resident in one Contracting State (“the State of origin”) has been, is being, or is to be moved to another Contracting State (“the receiving State”) either after his or her adoption in the State of origin by spouses or a person habitually resident in the receiving State, or for the purposes of such an adoption in the receiving State or in the State of origin.E+W+S2The Convention covers only adoptions which create a permanent parent-child relationship.E+W+S Article 3E+W+SThe Convention ceases to apply if the agreements mentioned in Article 17, sub-paragraph (c), have not been given before the child attains the age of eighteen years.
Chapter IIE+W+S Requirements for Intercountry Adoptions Article 4E+W+SAn adoption within the scope of the Convention shall take place only if the competent authorities of the State of origin—
(b)have determined, after possibilities for placement of the child within the State of origin have been given due consideration, that an intercountry adoption is in the child’s best interests;
(ii)consideration has been given to the child’s wishes and opinions,
(iii)the child’s consent to the adoption, where such consent is required, has been given freely, in the required legal form, and expressed or evidenced in writing, and
Article 5E+W+SAn adoption within the scope of the Convention shall take place only if the competent authorities of the receiving State—
Chapter IIIE+W+S Central Authorities and Accredited Bodies Article 6E+W+S1A Contracting State shall designate a Central Authority to discharge the duties which are imposed by the Convention upon such authorities.E+W+S2Federal States, States with more than one system of law or States having autonomous territorial units shall be free to appoint more than one Central Authority and to specify the territorial or personal extent of their functions. Where a State has appointed more than one Central Authority, it shall designate the Central Authority to which any communication may be addressed for transmission to the appropriate Central Authority within that State.E+W+S Article 7E+W+S1Central Authorities shall co-operate with each other and promote co-operation amongst the competent authorities in their States to protect children and to achieve the other objects of the Convention.E+W+S2They shall take directly all appropriate measures to—E+W+S(a)provide information as to the laws of their States concerning adoption and other general information, such as statistics and standard forms;(b)keep one another informed about the operation of the Convention and, as far as possible, eliminate any obstacles to its application. Article 8E+W+SCentral Authorities shall take, directly or through public authorities, all appropriate measures to prevent improper financial or other gain in connection with an adoption and to deter all practices contrary to the objects of the Convention.
Article 9E+W+SCentral Authorities shall take, directly or through public authorities or other bodies duly accredited in their State, all appropriate measures, in particular to—
Article 10E+W+SAccreditation shall only be granted to and maintained by bodies demonstrating their competence to carry out properly the tasks with which they may be entrusted.
Article 11E+W+SAn accredited body shall—
Article 12E+W+SA body accredited in one Contracting State may act in another Contracting State only if the competent authorities of both States have authorised it to do so.
Article 13E+W+SThe designation of the Central Authorities and, where appropriate, the extent of their functions, as well as the names and addresses of the accredited bodies shall be communicated by each Contracting State to the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.
Chapter IVE+W+S Procedural Requirements in Intercountry Adoption Article 14E+W+SPersons habitually resident in a Contracting State, who wish to adopt a child habitually resident in another Contracting State, shall apply to the Central Authority in the State of their habitual residence.
Article 15E+W+S1If the Central Authority of the receiving State is satisfied that the applicants are eligible and suited to adopt, it shall prepare a report including information about their identity, eligibility and suitability to adopt, background, family and medical history, social environment, reasons for adoption, ability to undertake an intercountry adoption, as well as the characteristics of the children for whom they would be qualified to care.E+W+S2It shall transmit the report to the Central Authority of the State of origin.E+W+S Article 16E+W+S1If the Central Authority of the State of origin is satisfied that the child is adoptable, it shall—E+W+S(a)prepare a report including information about his or her identity, adoptability, background, social environment, family history, medical history including that of the child’s family, and any special needs of the child;(b)give due consideration to the child’s upbringing and to his or her ethnic, religious and cultural background;(c)ensure that consents have been obtained in accordance with Article 4; and(d)determine, on the basis in particular of the reports relating to the child and the prospective adoptive parents, whether the envisaged placement is in the best interests of the child.2It shall transmit to the Central Authority of the receiving State its report on the child, proof that the necessary consents have been obtained and the reasons for its determination on the placement, taking care not to reveal the identity of the mother and the father if, in the State of origin, these identities may not be disclosed.E+W+S Article 17E+W+SAny decision in the State of origin that a child should be entrusted to prospective adoptive parents may only be made if—
Article 18E+W+SThe Central Authorities of both States shall take all necessary steps to obtain permission for the child to leave the State of origin and to enter and reside permanently in the receiving State.
Article 19E+W+S1The transfer of the child to the receiving State may only be carried out if the requirements of Article 17 have been satisfied.E+W+S2The Central Authorities of both States shall ensure that this transfer takes place in secure and appropriate circumstances and, if possible, in the company of the adoptive or prospective adoptive parents.E+W+S3If the transfer of the child does not take place, the reports referred to in Articles 15 and 16 are to be sent back to the authorities who forwarded them.E+W+S Article 20E+W+SThe Central Authorities shall keep each other informed about the adoption process and the measures taken to complete it, as well as about the progress of the placement if a probationary period is required.
Article 21E+W+S1Where the adoption is to take place after the transfer of the child to the receiving State and it appears to the Central Authority of that State that the continued placement of the child with the prospective adoptive parents is not in the child’s best interests, such Central Authority shall take the measures necessary to protect the child, in particular—E+W+S(a)to cause the child to be withdrawn from the prospective adoptive parents and to arrange temporary care;(b)in consultation with the Central Authority of the State of origin, to arrange without delay a new placement of the child with a view to adoption or, if this is not appropriate, to arrange alternative long-term care; an adoption shall not take place until the Central Authority of the State of origin has been duly informed concerning the new prospective adoptive parents;(c)as a last resort, to arrange the return of the child, if his or her interests so require.2Having regard in particular to the age and degree of maturity of the child, he or she shall be consulted and, where appropriate, his or her consent obtained in relation to measures to be taken under this Article.E+W+S Article 22E+W+S1The functions of a Central Authority under this Chapter may be performed by public authorities or by bodies accredited under Chapter III, to the extent permitted by the law of its State.E+W+S2Any Contracting State may declare to the depositary of the Convention that the functions of the Central Authority under Articles 15 to 21 may be performed in that State, to the extent permitted by the law and subject to the supervision of the competent authorities of that State, also by bodies or persons who—E+W+S(a)meet the requirements of integrity, professional competence, experience and accountability of that State; and(b)are qualified by their ethical standards and by training or experience to work in the field of intercountry adoption.3A Contracting State which makes the declaration provided for in paragraph 2 shall keep the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law informed of the names and addresses of these bodies and persons.E+W+S4Any Contracting State may declare to the depositary of the Convention that adoptions of children habitually resident in its territory may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed in accordance with paragraph 1.E+W+S5Notwithstanding any declaration made under paragraph 2, the reports provided for in Articles 15 and 16 shall, in every case, be prepared under the responsibility of the Central Authority or other authorities or bodies in accordance with paragraph 1.E+W+SChapter VE+W+S Recognition and Effects of the Adoption Article 23E+W+S1An adoption certified by the competent authority of the State of the adoption as having been made in accordance with the Convention shall be recognised by operation of law in the other Contracting States. The certificate shall specify when and by whom the agreements under Article 17, sub-paragraph c, were given.E+W+S2Each Contracting State shall, at the time of signature, ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, notify the depositary of the Convention of the identity and the functions of the authority or the authorities which, in that State, are competent to make the certification. It shall also notify the depositary of any modification in the designation of these authorities.E+W+S Article 24E+W+SThe recognition of an adoption may be refused in a contracting State only if the adoption is manifestly contrary to its public policy, taking into account the best interests of the child.
Article 25E+W+SAny Contracting State may declare to the depositary of the convention that it will not be bound under this Convention to recognise adoptions made in accordance with an agreement concluded by application of Article 39, paragraph 2.
Article 26E+W+S1The recognition of an adoption includes recognition ofE+W+S(a)the legal parent-child relationship between the child and his or her adoptive parents;(b)parental responsibility of the adoptive parents for the child;(c)the termination of a pre-existing legal relationship between the child and his or her mother and father, if the adoption has this effect in the Contracting State where it was made.2In the case of an adoption having the effect of terminating a pre-existing legal parent-child relationship, the child shall enjoy in the receiving State, and in any other Contracting State where the adoption is recognised, rights equivalent to those resulting from adoptions having this effect in each such State.E+W+S3The preceding paragraphs shall not prejudice the application of any provision more favourable for the child, in force in the Contracting State which recognises the adoption.E+W+S Article 27E+W+S1Where an adoption granted in the State of origin does not have the effect of terminating a pre-existing legal parent-child relationship, it may, in the receiving State which recognises the adoption under the Convention, be converted into an adoption having such an effect—E+W+S(a)if the law of the receiving State so permits; and(b)if the consents referred to in Article 4, sub-paragraphs c and d, have been or are given for the purpose of such an adoption.2Article 23 applies to the decision converting the adoption.E+W+SChapter VIE+W+S General Provisions Article 28E+W+SThe Convention does not affect any law of a State of origin which requires that the adoption of a child habitually resident within that State take place in that State or which prohibits the child’s placement in, or transfer to, the receiving State prior to adoption.
Article 29E+W+SThere shall be no contact between the prospective adoptive parents and the child’s parents or any other person who has care of the child until the requirements of Article 4, sub-paragraphs a to c, and Article 5, sub-paragraph a, have been met, unless the adoption takes place within a family or unless the contact is in compliance with the conditions established by the competent authority of the State of origin.
Article 30E+W+S1The competent authorities of a Contracting State shall ensure that information held by them concerning the child’s origin, in particular information concerning the identity of his or her parents, as well as the medical history, is preserved.E+W+S2They shall ensure that the child or his or her representative has access to such information, under appropriate guidance, in so far as is permitted by the law of that State.E+W+S Article 31E+W+SWithout prejudice to Article 30, personal data gathered or transmitted under the Convention, especially data referred to in Articles 15 and 16, shall be used only for the purposes for which they were gathered or transmitted.
Article 32E+W+S1No one shall derive improper financial or other gain from an activity related to an intercountry adoption.E+W+S2Only costs and expenses, including reasonable professional fees of persons involved in the adoption, may be charged or paid.E+W+S3The directors, administrators and employees of bodies involved in an adoption shall not receive remuneration which is unreasonably high in relation to services rendered.E+W+S Article 33E+W+S Acompetentauthority which finds that any provision of the Convention has not been respected or that there is a serious risk that it may not be respected, shall immediately inform the Central Authority of its State. This Central Authority shall be responsible for ensuring that appropriate measures are taken.
Article 34E+W+SIf the competent authority of the State of destination of a document so requests, a translation certified as being in conformity with the original must be furnished. Unless otherwise provided, the costs of such translation are to be borne by the prospective adoptive parents.
Article 35E+W+SThe competent authorities of the contracting States shall act expeditiously in the process of adoption.
Article 36E+W+SIn relation to a State which has two or more systems of law with regard to adoption applicable in different territorial units—
Article 37E+W+SIn relation to a State which with regard to adoption has two or more systems of law applicable to different categories of persons, any reference to the law of that State shall be construed as referring to the legal system specified by the law of that State.
Article 38E+W+SA State within which different territorial units have their own rules of law in respect of adoption shall not be bound to apply the Convention where a State with a unified system of law would not be bound to do so.
Article 39E+W+S1The convention does not affect any international instrument to which Contracting States are Parties and which contains provisions on matters governed by the Convention, unless a contrary declaration is made by the States parties to such instrument.E+W+S2Any Contracting State may enter into agreements with one or more other Contracting States, with a view to improving the application of the Convention in their mutual relations. These agreements may derogate only from the provisions of Articles 14 to 16 and 18 to 21. The States which have concluded such an agreement shall transmit a copy to the depositary of the Convention.E+W+S Article 40E+W+SNo reservation to the Convention shall be permitted.
Article 41E+W+SThe Convention shall apply in every case where an application pursuant to Article 14 has been received after the Convention has entered into force in the receiving State and the State of origin.
Article 42E+W+SThe Secretary General of the Hague Conference on Private International Law shall at regular intervals convene a Special Commission in order to review the practical operation of the Convention.
Section 15(1).SCHEDULE 2E+W+S+N.I. Minor and consequential amendments Local Authority and Social Services Act 1970 (c.42)E+W+S1In Schedule 1 to the Local Authority and Social Services Act 1970 (enactments conferring functions assigned to social services committee), at the end there shall be inserted—E+W+S“Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999 (c.18)
Functions under Article 9(a) to (c) of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption, concluded at the Hague on 29th May 1993.” Immigration Act 1971 (c.77)E+W+S+N.I.2In subsection (1) of section 33 of the Immigration Act 1971 (interpretation)—E+W+S+N.I.(a)after the definition of “certificate of entitlement” there shall be inserted—““Convention adoption” has the same meaning as in the M1Adoption Act 1976 and the M2Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978;”; and
(b)in the definition of “legally adopted”, after “Islands” there shall be inserted “ , under a Convention adoption ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM11976 c. 36. M21978 c. 28. Adoption Act 1976 (c.36)E+W+S[F13(1)In subsection (2) of section 14 of the 1976 Act (adoption by married couple), in paragraph (b), for “section 17 is” there shall be substituted “ the requirements of regulations under section 17 are ”.E+W+S(2)In subsection (2) of section 15 of that Act (adoption by one person), in paragraph (b), for “section 17 is” there shall be substituted “ the requirements of regulations under section 17 are ”.(3)In section 16 of that Act (parental agreement), subsection (3) shall cease to have effect.(4)In section 52 of that Act (revocation of adoptions on legitimation), subsection (3) shall cease to have effect.(5)In subsection (4) of section 62 of that Act (courts), for “paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of subsection (2) do not apply” there shall be substituted “ paragraph (d) of subsection (2) does not apply ”.(6)In subsection (6) of section 67 of that Act (orders, rules and regulations), after “paragraph 1(1)” insert “ or 3 ”.(7)Section 70 of that Act (nationality) shall cease to have effect.(8)In subsection (2) of section 72 of that Act (interpretation), for “Great Britain” there shall be substituted “ the British Islands ”.]Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Sch. 2 para. 3 repealed (prosp.) by 2002 c. 38, ss. 139, 148(1), Sch. 5 (with Sch. 4 paras. 6-8)3(1)In subsection (2) of section 14 of the 1976 Act (adoption by married couple), in paragraph (b), for “section 17 is” there shall be substituted “ the requirements of regulations under section 17 are ”.E+W+S(2)In subsection (2) of section 15 of that Act (adoption by one person), in paragraph (b), for “section 17 is” there shall be substituted “ the requirements of regulations under section 17 are ”.(3)In section 16 of that Act (parental agreement), subsection (3) shall cease to have effect.(4)In section 52 of that Act (revocation of adoptions on legitimation), subsection (3) shall cease to have effect.(5)In subsection (4) of section 62 of that Act (courts), for “paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of subsection (2) do not apply” there shall be substituted “ paragraph (d) of subsection (2) does not apply ”.(6)In subsection (6) of section 67 of that Act (orders, rules and regulations), after “paragraph 1(1)” insert “ or 3 ”.(7)Section 70 of that Act (nationality) shall cease to have effect.(8)In subsection (2) of section 72 of that Act (interpretation), for “Great Britain” there shall be substituted “ the British Islands ”. Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c.28)E+W+S4(1)In subsection (2) of section 14 of the 1978 Act (adoption by married couple), in paragraph (b), for “section 17 is” there shall be substituted “ the requirements of regulations under section 17 are ”.E+W+S(2)In subsection (2) of section 15 of that Act (adoption by one person), in paragraph (b), for “section 17 is” there shall be substituted “ the requirements of regulations under section 17 are ”.(3)In section 16 of that Act (parental agreement), subsection (3) shall cease to have effect.(4)In section 46 of that Act (revocation of adoptions on legitimation), subsection (2) shall cease to have effect.(5)In section 56 of that Act (courts)—(a)in subsection (2), for “subsections (4) and (5)” there shall substituted “ subsection (5) ”; and(b)subsection (4) shall cease to have effect.(6)In subsection (6) of section 60 of that Act (orders, rules and regulations), after “paragraph 1(1)” there shall be inserted “ or 3 ”.(7)Section 63 of that Act (nationality) shall cease to have effect.(8)In subsection (2) of section 65 of that Act (interpretation), for “Great Britain” there shall be substituted “ the British Islands ”. Family Law Act 1986 (c.55)E+W+S+N.I.5In subsection (1) of section 57 of the Family Law Act 1986 (declarations as to adoptions effected overseas), for paragraph (a) there shall be substituted—E+W+S+N.I.“(a)a Convention adoption as defined by subsection (1) of section 72 of the M3Adoption Act 1976 or an overseas adoption as defined by subsection (2) of that section, or”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM31976 c. 36. Section 15(2).SCHEDULE 3E+W+S RepealsChapterShort titleExtent of repeal1976 c.36.Adoption Act 1976.Section 16(3).
In section 53(5), the words “and section 52(3)”.
In section 54, in subsections (1) and (2), the words “52(3) or”, and in subsection (4), the definitions of “notified provision” and “relevant time”.
In section 61(1), the words “(other than an order to which section 17(6) applies)”.
In section 72(1), the definitions of “regulated adoption” and “specified order”.
1978 c.28.Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978.Section 16(3).
In section 47(5), the words “and section 46(2)”.
In section 48, in subsections (1) and (2), the words “46(2) or”, and in subsection (4), the definitions of “notified provision” and “relevant time”.
In section 55(1), the words “(other than an order to which section 17(6) applies)”.
In section 65(1), the definitions of “regulated adoption” and “specified order”.