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)
Prospective
1E+W+SThe competent authorities of a Contracting State shall ensure that information held by them concerning the child’s origin, in particular information concerning the identity of his or her parents, as well as the medical history, is preserved.
2E+W+SThey shall ensure that the child or his or her representative has access to such information, under appropriate guidance, in so far as is permitted by the law of that State.