Regulation 34 Function of the adoption agency in a section 83 case
(1)
This paragraph applies where in a section 83 case the adoption agency receives from the relevant foreign authority information about a child to be adopted by a prospective adopter.
(2)
Where paragraph (1) applies, the adoption agency must—
(a)
send a copy of the information referred to in paragraph (1) to the prospective adopter unless it is aware that the prospective adopter has received a copy;
(b)
consider that information and meet with the prospective adopter to discuss the information; and
(c)
if appropriate, provide a counselling service for, and any further information to, the prospective adopter as may be required.