# The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005, Regulation 35: Function of the adoption agency in a section 83 case

Extent: E+W

(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 whom the agency has approved as suitable to adopt a child.
(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;
(c) meet with the prospective adopter to discuss the information; and
(d) 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/wsi/2005/1313/regulation/35 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-agencies-wales-regulations-2005/regulation-35
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