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The Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 (Commencement No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2002
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This Order brings into operation on 1st February 2002 Section 12 and Section 14(1)(b) (partially) of the Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001.
Section 12 inserts into the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 Article 58ZA which makes it an offence in Northern Ireland for anyone habitually resident in the British Islands other than a parent, relative or guardian to bring a child into the United Kingdom unless they meet the requirements prescribed in Regulations.
Section 14(1)(b) inserts into the definition of “prescribed” in the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 a reference to Article 58ZA.
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