An adoption agency shall in placing a child for adoption have regard (so far as is practicable) to any wishes of a child’s parents and guardians as to the religious upbringing of the child.
Section 7: Religious upbringing of adopted child.
Adoption Act 1976 · 1976 c. 36View on legislation.gov.uk
This provision is repealed
It is retained for historical reference and may not reflect the law currently in force.
Part I: The Adoption Service
REPEALED on 2005-12-30 by Adoption and Children Act 2002.
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