Section 11 Construction of certain references

In Article 2 of the 1987 Order (interpretation), after paragraph (3) there shall be inserted the following paragraphs—

“(3A)

In this Order, in relation to the proposed adoption of a child resident outside the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, references to arrangements for the adoption of a child include references to arrangements for an assessment for the purpose of indicating whether a person is suitable to adopt a child or not.

(3B)

In this Order, in relation to—

(a)

an adoption proposed to be effected by a Convention adoption order; or

(b)

an adoption of a child habitually resident outside the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man which is proposed to be effected by an adoption order other than a Convention adoption order,

references to a child placed with any persons by an adoption agency include references to a child who, in pursuance of arrangements made by such an agency, has been adopted by or placed with those persons under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.” .