# The Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations 1996, Regulation 16: Appropriate steps as soon as practicable by adoption society


As soon as is reasonably practicable after making a decision to proceed under regulation 15(2) as though the agreement is unlikely to be forthcoming, or from the date of receipt of a notification under regulation 15(3), an approved adoption society shall take such steps, if any, in relation to the case as they consider appropriate and in the interests of the child.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3266/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-agencies-scotland-regulations-1996/regulation-16
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