SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption
Chapter IIRequirements for Intercountry Adoptions
Article 5
An adoption within the scope of the Convention shall take place only if the competent authorities of the receiving State—
a
have determined that the prospective adoptive parents are eligible and suited to adopt;
b
have ensured that the prospective adoptive parents have been counselled as may be necessary; and
c
have determined that the child is or will be authorised to enter and reside permanently in that State.