# Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999, Paragraph

Status: prospective

The recognition of an adoption may be refused in a contracting State only if the adoption is manifestly contrary to its public policy, taking into account the best interests of the child.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/18/schedule/1/part/chapter/V/crossheading/article-24/paragraph/wrapper22n1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-intercountry-aspects-act-1999/schedule-1/part/chapter-V/crossheading-article-24/paragraph-wrapper22n1
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