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the designation of these authorities.
Article 24
The 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 25
Any 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 26
1 The recognition of an adoption includes recognition of—
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.
2 In 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.
3 The 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.
Article 27
1 Where 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—
a if the law of the receiving State so permits; and
b if the consent referred to in Article 4, sub‑paragraphs c and d, have been or are given for the purpose of such an adoption.
2 Article 23 applies to the decision converting the adoption.

CHAPTER VI—GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 28
The 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 29
There 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 30
1 The competent Authorities of a Contracting State shall ensure that