Part I enactments and instruments extending to england and wales

(a) Adoption records and reports

Sections 50 and 51 of the Adoption Act 1976^f1 (subject to the Note below).

Regulations 6 and 14 of the Adoption Agencies Regulations 1983^f2, so far as they relate to records and other information in the possession of local authorities.

Rules 5, 6, 9, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 53 of the Adoption Rules 1984^f3.

Rules 5, 6, 9, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 32 of the Magistrates' Courts (Adoption) Rules 1984^f4.

Note Until the date of the coming into force of sections 50 and 51 of the Adoption Act 1976, the references above to those sections shall be construed as references, respectively, to sections 20 and 20A^f5 of the Adoption Act 1958^f6.

(b) Statement of child’s special educational needs

Regulation 11 of the Education (Special Educational Needs) Regulations 1983^f7.