Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) (Northern Ireland) 2001 No. 11 - Explanatory Memorandum

Explanatory Memorandum

Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) (Northern Ireland) 2001

2001 CHAPTER 11

2 July 2001

Miscellaneous and Supplementary - Sections 12 to 16

Section 16 - Short title and commencement

46. Section 16 sets out the title of the legislation and provides that the substantive provisions will come into operation on such day or days as may be decided by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.

Schedule

47. The Schedule sets out the text of the Convention, so far as is material, under the following headings:

Chapter I	Scope of the Convention	Articles 1-3
Chapter II	Requirements for intercountry adoption	Articles 4-5
Chapter III	Central Authorities and Accredited Bodies	Articles 6-13
Chapter IV	Procedural requirements	Articles 14-22
Chapter V	Recognition and effects of the adoption	Articles 23-27
Chapter VI	General provisions	Articles 28-42