E+W+S
Desiring to establish common provisions to this effect, taking into account the principles set forth in international instruments, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, of 20 November 1989, and the United Nations Declaration on Social and Legal Principles relating to the Protection and Welfare of Children, with Special Reference to Foster Placement and Adoption Nationally and Internationally (General Assembly Resolution 41/85, of 3 December 1986),
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 in force at 23.1.2003 for E.W. by S.I. 2003/189, art. 2(1)(a)
I2Sch. 1 in force at 1.6.2003 for S. by S.S.I. 2003/121, art. 2(h)