1.—(1) The title of these Regulations is the Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption) (Wales) Regulations 2005 and come into force on 30 December 2005.
(2) These Regulations apply in relation to Wales.
(3) These Regulations will apply to cases where the prospective adopter’s suitability to be an adoptive parent is considered by an adoption panel for the first time or is being reviewed by an adoption panel on or after 1 April 2006 only.