SCHEDULES

I1I2SCHEDULE 1 Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I1

Sch. 1 in force at 23.1.2003 for E.W. by S.I. 2003/189, art. 2(1)(a)

I2

Sch. 1 in force at 1.6.2003 for S. by S.S.I. 2003/121, art. 2(h)

Chapter III Central Authorities and Accredited Bodies

Article 11

An accredited body shall—

a

pursue only non-profit objectives according to such conditions and within such limits as may be established by the competent authorities of the State of accreditation;

b

be directed and staffed by persons qualified by their ethical standards and by training or experience to work in the field of intercountry adoption; and

c

be subject to supervision by competent authorities of that State as to its composition, operation and financial situation.