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17.—(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.
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