The Adoptions with a Foreign Element (Scotland) Regulations 2009 No. 182

PART 3 ADOPTIONS UNDER THE CONVENTION

CHAPTER 2 PROCEDURE IN SCOTLAND WHERE THE UNITED KINGDOM IS THE STATE OF ORIGIN

Application of Chapter 2

38.  The provisions of this Chapter apply to–

(a) a child who is habitually resident in the British Islands;

(b) a person, or a relevant couple, habitually resident outwith the British Islands who wishes to adopt such a child in accordance with the Convention.