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  "legislation_title": "Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999",
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  "text": "An accredited body shall—\n(a) pursue only non-profit objectives according to such conditions and within such limits as may be established by the competent authorities of the State of accreditation;\n(b) be directed and staffed by persons qualified by their ethical standards and by training or experience to work in the field of intercountry adoption; and\n(c) be subject to supervision by competent authorities of that State as to its composition, operation and financial situation.",
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