Regulation 15 Procedure in respect of carrying out an assessmentI1
England and Wales
Where the adoption agency is satisfied that that the requirements in regulation 14 have been met the agency must consider the suitability of the prospective adopter in accordance with Part 4 of the Agencies Regulations F2or corresponding Welsh provision.
The adoption agency must place on the prospective adopter’s case record any information obtained as a consequence of this Chapterf1.
The adoption agency must include in the prospective adopter’s report—
the State of origin from which the prospective adopter wishes to adopt a child;
confirmation that the prospective adopter is eligible to adopt a child under the law of that State;
any additional information obtained as a consequence of the requirements of that State; and
the agency’s assessment of the prospective adopter’s suitability to adopt a child who is habitually resident in that State.
The references to information in F3regulations 30(2) and 30A(2) of the Agencies Regulations or corresponding Welsh provisions shall include information obtained by the adoption agency or adoption panel as a consequence of this regulation.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Reg. 15(1) substituted for reg. 15(1)(2) (1.7.2013) by The Adoption Agencies (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/985), reg. 1, Sch. para. 2(6)(a)
- F2
Words in reg. 15(1) inserted (1.4.2020) by The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/163), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)
- F3
Words in reg. 15(5) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Adoption Agencies (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/985), reg. 1, Sch. para. 2(6)(b)
Commencement
- I1
Reg. 15 in force at 30.12.2005, see reg. 1(1)
Footnotes
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An adoption agency is required to set up a case record in respect of a prospective adopter under regulation 22(1) of the Agencies Regulations or corresponding Welsh provision.