Part 1

Adoption
Chapter 3

Placement for adoption and adoption orders

Removal of children in non-agency cases

Applicants for adoption
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If section 36(1)(a) applies, the following persons may remove the child—
a
a person who has the court’s leave,
b
a local authority or other person in the exercise of a power conferred by any enactment, other than section 20(8) of the 1989 Act.