PART 3 ADOPTIONS UNDER THE CONVENTION

CHAPTER 1 PROCEDURE IN SCOTLAND WHERE THE UNITED KINGDOM IS THE RECEIVING STATE

17 Functions of the adoption panel
1 The adoption panel must–
(a) consider the case of the prospective adopters referred to it by the adoption agency; and
(b) make a recommendation to the agency as to whether the prospective adopters are suitable to be adoptive parents.
2 In considering what recommendation to make, the adoption panel–
(a) must take into account all information and reports passed to it under regulation 16(6);
(b) must give the prospective adopters the opportunity to meet with the adoption panel to discuss the information and reports;
(c) may request the adoption agency to obtain any other relevant information which the panel considers necessary; and
(d) may obtain legal advice in relation to the case.