Regulation 34 Adoption agency’s decision in relation to the proposed placementI1
England and Wales
The adoption agency must —
take into account the recommendation of the adoption panel;
take into account any advice given by the adoption panel in accordance with regulation 33(3); and
have regard to the consideration set out in section 1(2) of the Act,
in coming to a decision about whether the child should be placed for adoption with the particular prospective adopter.
No member of the adoption panel is to take part in any decision made by the adoption agency under paragraph (1).
As soon as possible after making its decision the adoption agency must notify the prospective adopter in writing of its decision about the proposed placement, contact arrangements and the restriction of any person’s parental responsibility.
As soon as possible after making its decision, the agency must notify in writing —
the parent or guardian, if their whereabouts are known to the agency; and
where regulation 14(2) applies, the father of the child, F1or woman who is a parent of the child by virtue of section 43 of the 2008 Act,
of its decision.
Where the adoption agency decides the proposed placement should proceed the agency must, in an appropriate manner and in the light of the child’s age and understanding, explain its decision to the child.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in reg. 34(4)(b) inserted (1.9.2009) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1892), art. 1(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 16(7) (with Sch. 4)