Regulation 13 Veto by an adopted person or relative
(1)
A veto applies in relation to the provision of adoption support services under regulations 2(2) (e) or (f) where—
(a)
the subject is the adopted person; or
(b)
the subject is a relative of the adopted person; and
(c)
that person has notified the agency in writing that —
(i)
he or she does not wish to be contacted by the agency; or
(ii)
he or she only wishes to be contacted under specified circumstances or by specified persons.
(2)
Where the agency is notified of a veto under paragraph (1) it must keep a record of it.
(3)
Where an agency is aware that a veto applies, it must not proceed with the application.