# The Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: N.I.

ADOPTION
Made 13th January 2003
Coming into operation 1st June 2003
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 1(1), (3) and (5) of the Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 and Articles 10 and 16A of the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/16/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/intercountry-adoption-hague-convention-regulations-northern-ireland-2003/introduction
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