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UK legislation and guidance
In recent years, there have been significant changes in the requirements for the intercountry adoption process. From 30 December 2005 , these requirements will include those outlined in the Adoption and Children Act 2002, the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005 and the Adoptions with a Foreign Element Regulations 2005.
Legislation in force before 30 December 2005
The Adoption (Designation of Overseas Adoptions) Order 1973 (also known as the designated list)
The Adoption Act 1976
Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999
The Adoption (Bringing Children into the United Kingdom ) Regulations 2003
The Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) Regulations 2003
The Registration of Foreign Adoptions Regulations 2003
Legislation coming into force on 30 December 2005
Adoption and Children Act 2002
The Adoptions with a Foreign Element Regulations 2005
The Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005
The Restriction on the Preparation of Adoption Reports Regulations 2005
The Suitability of Adopters Regulations 2005
The Children and Adoption Act 2006 (Commencement No 1) Order 2007
International Conventions
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption
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