# The Special Restrictions on Adoptions from Abroad (Nigeria) Order 2021, Introduction: Introductory text


Children And Young Persons, England And Wales
Children And Young Persons, Northern Ireland
Made 20th January 2021
Laid before Parliament 22nd January 2021
Coming into force 12th March 2021
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9(4) of the Children and Adoption Act 2006, makes the following Order.
In accordance with section 9(5)(a) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted with Welsh Ministers and, in accordance with section 9(5)(b) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted with the Department of Health in Northern Ireland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/64/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/special-restrictions-on-adoptions-from-abroad-nigeria-order-2021/introduction
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