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
When an adoption order is made by the Court in respect of a child and thereupon the adopter persistently ill-treats the child or fails to comply with any term or condition imposed in the adoption order which may affect adversely the welfare of the child, the Court may, taking into account the welfare of the child, order the child to be taken from him and handed over to any other person or any institution.
adoption order
“adoption order” means an order made under section 4 authorising a person to adopt a child;
adopter
“adopter” means a person authorised by an adoption order to adopt a child;
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;
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