# The Adoption Support Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2005/1514/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-support-agencies-wales-regulations-2005/regulation-13
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