# The Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
Made 24th December 1996
Laid before Parliament 31st December 1996
Coming into force 1st April 1997
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 3(1A), 9 and 27(2) of the Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3266/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-agencies-scotland-regulations-1996/introduction
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