The Adoption (Disclosure of Medical Information about Natural Parents) (Scotland) Regulations 2009: Consultation on Draft Regulations

DescriptionThese regulations make provision for the disclosure of medical information about the natural parents during the adoption process. These regulations are applicable where this information has not been achievable whilst information is collected under other regulations.
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Official Print Publication DateNovember 2008
Website Publication DateNovember 19, 2008

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ISBN 978 0 7559 1863 8 (Web only publication)
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Contents

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

COMMENTARY
Regulations 1-3
Regulation 4
Regulation 5

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AFTER THE MAKING OF AN ADOPTION ORDER

QUESTIONS
Below are the specific questions asked throughout the consultation paper. However, we welcome comments on all of the proposals and the processes which are proposed in these regulations and their interaction with other regulations.

ANNEX A: THE ADOPTION (DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT NATURAL PARENTS) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2009

ANNEX B: RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE ADOPTION AND CHILDREN (SCOTLAND) ACT 2007

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

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