# The Local Authority Adoption Service (England) Regulations 2003, Regulation 16: Fitness of premises


(1) The local authority shall not use premises for the purposes of the adoption service unless the premises are suitable for the purpose of achieving the aims and objectives set out in the statement of purpose.
(2) The authority shall ensure—
(a) that there are adequate security arrangements at the premises, in particular that there are secure facilities for the storage of records; and
(b) that any records which are, for any reason, not on the authority’s premises are nevertheless kept in conditions of appropriate security.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/370/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authority-adoption-service-england-regulations-2003/regulation-16
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