PART IIARRANGEMENTS FOR ADOPTION
Welfare of children
Duty to promote welfare of childC19
In deciding on any course of action in relation to the adoption of a child, a court or adoption agency shall regard the welfare of the child as the most important consideration and shall—
a
have regard to all the circumstances, full consideration being given to—
i
the need to be satisfied that adoption, or adoption by a particular person or persons, will be in the best interests of the child; and
ii
the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of the child th roughout his childhood; and
iii
the importance of providing the child with a stable and harmonious home; and
b
so far as practicable, first ascertain the wishes and feelings of the child regarding the decision and give due consideration to them, having regard to his age and understanding.