47.The Schedule sets out the text of the Convention, so far as is material, under the following headings:
| Chapter I | Scope of the Convention | Articles 1-3 |
| Chapter II | Requirements for intercountry adoption | Articles 4-5 |
| Chapter III | Central Authorities and Accredited Bodies | Articles 6-13 |
| Chapter IV | Procedural requirements | Articles 14-22 |
| Chapter V | Recognition and effects of the adoption | Articles 23-27 |
| Chapter VI | General provisions | Articles 28-42 |
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