PART 3APPLICATIONS FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT SERVICES

Veto by an adopted person or relative13

1

A veto applies in relation to the provision of adoption support services under regulations 2(2) (e) or (f) where—

a

the subject is the adopted person; or

b

the subject is a relative of the adopted person; and

c

that person has notified the agency in writing that —

i

he or she does not wish to be contacted by the agency; or

ii

he or she only wishes to be contacted under specified circumstances or by specified persons.

2

Where the agency is notified of a veto under paragraph (1) it must keep a record of it.

3

Where an agency is aware that a veto applies, it must not proceed with the application.