The Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption and Fostering) Regulations 2009

1. Introductory Text

2. PART 1

   1. 1. Citation, commencement and application

   2. 2. Interpretation

   3. 3. Qualifying determination for the purposes of section 12(2) of the 2002 Act

   4. 4. Qualifying determination – prescribed description for the purposes of paragraph 12A(2)(b) of Schedule 2 to the 1989 Act

3. PART 2

   1. 5. Constitution of panels

   2. 6. Membership of a panel to review an adoption suitability determination

   3. 7. Membership of a panel to review a disclosure determination

   4. 8. Membership of a panel to review a fostering determination

   5. 9. Appointment of panel chair

   6. 10. Disqualification of panel members

   7. 11. Functions of a panel constituted to review an adoption suitability determination

   8. 12. Functions of a panel constituted to review a disclosure determination

   9. 13. Functions of a panel constituted to review a fostering determination

   10. 14. Fees of panel members

   11. 15. Meetings of panels

   12. 16. Records

4. PART 3

   1. 17. Application for review of qualifying determination

   2. 18. Appointment of panel and conduct of review

   3. 19. Duty to provide information and assistance

   4. 20. Recommendation of panel

   5. 21. Duty to pay costs in connection with a review

5. PART 4

   1. 22. Revocation of the Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption) Regulations 2005 and transitional arrangements

6. Signature

7. Explanatory Note