In force2001 Revised EditionCurrent version · 2001 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)
Adoption of Children Act · 2001 Revised Edition · Part II · Adoption Orders
Adoption of Children Act · 2001 Revised Edition · Part II · Adoption Orders
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
An adoption order or an interim order shall not be made unless all parties (including the child to be adopted) attend before the Court.
adoption order
“adoption order” means an order made under section 4 authorising a person to adopt a child;
The Court may dispense with the attendance of any party
(including the child) if it is satisfied that special circumstances exist which render it unnecessary or inexpedient for that party to attend before the Court.
child
“child” means an unmarried person who has not attained the age of 18 years;
The Court shall have power in its discretion to direct that any party (including the child) attend separately and apart from the other party.
adoption order
“adoption order” means an order made under section 4 authorising a person to adopt a child;
child
“child” means an unmarried person who has not attained the age of 18 years;
Part III