Paragraph
Not yet in force
The Convention does not affect any law of a State of origin which requires that the adoption of a child habitually resident within that State take place in that State or which prohibits the child’s placement in, or transfer to, the receiving State prior to adoption.
Notes on Schedule 1
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 1 in force at 23.1.2003 for E.W. by S.I. 2003/189, art. 2(1)(a)
- I2
Sch. 1 in force at 1.6.2003 for S. by S.S.I. 2003/121, art. 2(h)