Statutory Instruments with Clear Reports

09 March 2020

SL(5)512 – The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020

Procedure: Affirmative

These Regulations are to be read in conjunction with the Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.

The Regulations amend the Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005 (as amended by the Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020). The effect of the amendment is that, when an adoption agency is determining the suitability of a couple to adopt a child, the agency must have proper regard to the need for stability and permanence in their relationship.

The Regulations are made under sections 9 and 45(2) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.

Parent Act: Adoption and Children Act 2002

Date Made:

Date Laid: 20 February 2020

Coming into force date: