http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2005/1313/regulation/16/made
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Care
Children
Adoption
Children in care
Medical advice and support services
King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
2016-09-30
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS, WALES
SOCIAL CARE, WALES
These Regulations make provision relating to the exercise by adoption agencies (local authorities and registered adoption societies) of their functions in relation to adoption under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (“the Act”).
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 16(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 4
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 17(2C)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 5(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 17(2CH)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 5(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 17(2D)(iii)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 5(c)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 19A
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 6
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 19A
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 7
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 20A
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 9
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 43(1)(i)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 12(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 3 Pt. 1
para. 7
8
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 14(c)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 3 Pt. 1
para. 10
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 14(d)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 4
4A
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
reg. 15
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 1 Pt. 1
para. 13(a)(i)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
Sch. 2
para. 8
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 1 Pt. 3
para. 17
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
Sch. 2
para. 9(c)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 24 cross- heading
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
Sch. 2
para. 9(d)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 1 Pt. 3
para. 27
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2020
Sch. 2
para. 9(e)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30(2)(e)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) (Rhif 2) 2020
reg. 2(2)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 4A
para. 4(b)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) (Rhif 2) 2020
reg. 2(3)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 27(1A)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) 2020
reg. 3(a)
reg. 9
10
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 27(4)(b)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) 2020
reg. 3(c)(ii)
reg. 9
10
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30(2)(c)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) 2020
reg. 5(a)
reg. 9
10
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(1)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) 2020
reg. 6(a)
reg. 9
10
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(1A)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) 2020
reg. 6(b)
reg. 9
10
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(2)(a) and word
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) 2020
reg. 6(c)
reg. 9
10
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(5)(c)(ii)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) 2020
reg. 6(d)
reg. 9
10
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(5A)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) 2020
reg. 6(e)
reg. 9
10
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 2(1)
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2009
Sch. 1
para. 16(2)
Sch. 4
art. 1(1)(a)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 7(1)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2012
reg. 4(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 7(1) (as renumbered)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2012
reg. 4(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 7(1) (as renumbered)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2012
reg. 4(c)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 7(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2012
reg. 4(d)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 8A
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2012
reg. 5
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 17 heading
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2012
reg. 6(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 17(2)-(2D)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2012
reg. 6(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 19(1A)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2012
reg. 7(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 12A
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) and Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2016
Rheoliadau Deddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) a Chynllunio Gofal, Lleoli ac Adolygu Achosion (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Cymru) 2016
reg. 5(4)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 14(1)(b)(iv)
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) and Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2016
Rheoliadau Deddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) a Chynllunio Gofal, Lleoli ac Adolygu Achosion (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Cymru) 2016
reg. 5(5)(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 46A
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) and Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2016
Rheoliadau Deddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) a Chynllunio Gofal, Lleoli ac Adolygu Achosion (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Cymru) 2016
reg. 5(8)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 27(1A)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) (Diwygio) 2021
reg. 2
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 27(4)(b)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) (Diwygio) 2021
reg. 2
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30(2)(c)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) (Diwygio) 2021
reg. 2
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(1)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) (Diwygio) 2021
reg. 2
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(1A)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) (Diwygio) 2021
reg. 2
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(2)(a) and word
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) (Diwygio) 2021
reg. 2
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(5)(c)(ii)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) (Diwygio) 2021
reg. 2
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 30B(5A)
The Adoption and Fostering (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Rheoliadau Mabwysiadu a Maethu (Cymru) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Coronafeirws) (Diwygio) 2021
reg. 2
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 3 Pt. 1
para. 1A
The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022
reg. 131(2)(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 3 Pt. 1
para. 6A
The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022
reg. 131(2)(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 3 Pt. 1
para. 13
The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022
reg. 131(2)(c)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 3 Pt. 1
para. 1A
The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022
reg. 132(2)(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 3 Pt. 1
para. 6A
The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022
reg. 132(2)(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 3 Pt. 1
para. 13
The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022
reg. 132(2)(c)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 2(1)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2014
reg. 2(1)(a)
reg. 3
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 2(1)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2014
reg. 2(1)(b)
reg. 3
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 2(1)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2014
reg. 2(1)(c)
reg. 3
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 36(4)(ba)
The National Treatment Agency (Abolition) and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2013
Sch. 2
para. 83(1)(b)
art. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
reg. 36(4)(ba)
The National Treatment Agency (Abolition) and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2013
Sch. 2
para. 83(2)(b)
art. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 1 Pt. 3
para. 15
15A
The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019
Sch. 3
para. 76(1)
reg. 1(2)
The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005
Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005
Sch. 1 Pt. 3
para. 15
15A
The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019
Sch. 3
para. 76(2)
reg. 1(2)
PART 3DUTIES OF ADOPTION AGENCY WHERE THE AGENCY IS CONSIDERING ADOPTION FOR A CHILD
Requirement to obtain information (including health information) about the child’s family16
1
The adoption agency must, so far as is reasonably practicable, obtain the information about the child’s family which is specified in Parts 3 and 4 of Schedule 1.
2
The adoption agency must, so far as is reasonably practicable, obtain the information about the health of each of the child’s natural parents and brothers and sisters which is specified in Part 5 of Schedule 1.