Regulation 14 Duty of prospective adopter where a child is placed with himI1

The prospective adopter with whom the child is placed is not required to allow the child to visit or stay with any person, or otherwise to allow contact between the child and any person, except under a contact order.

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the prospective adopter may not cause or permit–

unless the court gives leave or the relevant HSS trust agrees.

Paragraph (2)(a) does not apply if the competent authority of the State of origin has agreed that the child may be known by a new surname.

Paragraph (2)(b) does not apply if the removal of the child is for a period of less than one month by the prospective adopter.