PART 3ADOPTIONS UNDER THE CONVENTION
CHAPTER 2PROCEDURE IN SCOTLAND WHERE THE UNITED KINGDOM IS THE STATE OF ORIGIN
Function of the adoption panel in assessing the child42
1
The adoption panel must consider the case of the child and make a recommendation to the adoption agency as to whether adoption by a person, or a relevant couple, habitually resident in a Convention country outwith the British Islands is in the best interests of the child.
2
In considering what recommendation to make under paragraph (1), the adoption panel must–
a
have regard to the duties imposed on an adoption agency by section 14 of the Act (considerations applying to the exercise of powers);
b
take into account all the information and reports passed to it under regulation 41;
c
request the adoption agency to obtain any other relevant information which the panel considers necessary; and
d
obtain such legal advice in relation to the case as may be necessary.