# The Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/389/regulation/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-agencies-regulations-2005/regulation-34
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