The Adoption Information (Scotland) Regulations and The Adoption (Disclosure of Information)(Scotland) Regulations: Consultation on Draft Regulations

DescriptionThese regulations make provision concerning (a)the information which an adoption must keep in relation to adoptions and the form and manner in which such information must be kept and (b) the disclosure by adoption agencies of information relating to adoptions
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Contents

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

COMMENTARY
THE ADOPTION INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS
Regulation 1 - Citation, commencement and interpretation
Regulation 2 - Information to be kept about adoptions
Regulation 3 - Form and manner in which information is kept

THE ADOPTION (DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS
Regulation 2 - Interpretation
Regulation 3 - Disclosure of information to adopted person
Regulation 4 - Disclosure of information to other persons
Regulation 5 - Disclosure of information for purposes of agency's functions or for research
Regulation 6 - Disclosure of information for enquires etc.
Regulation 7 - Requirements relating to disclosure
Regulation 8 - Transfer of case records

SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION QUESTIONS

ANNEX A: THE ADOPTION INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS

ANNEX B: THE ADOPTION (DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS

ANNEX C: RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE 2007 ACT

RESPONDENT INFORMATION FORM: DRAFT ADOPTION INFORMATION REGULATIONS AND ADOPTION (DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS

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