Intercountry Adoption and the 1993 Hague Convention 3 of 14

In some cases a full adoption effected outside the UK will be recognised under UK law. A full adoption under the Convention and a full adoption effected in a country that is on the designated list will both be recognised under UK law, so there is no need to apply for an adoption order in respect of the child in the UK. If you think this may apply to your circumstances, you should seek advice from a solicitor, a legal advice or law centre, your local authority or an approved adoption agency.

This guide is mostly concerned with applications for a Convention adoption order made to a court in England and Wales. Further information about other types of intercountry adoption applications can be obtained from any of the bodies or organisations listed at the start of this guide, or from the Department for Education and Skills website at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/intercountryadoption

You can find the names of countries that are on the designated list at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/intercountryadoption/faq.shtml

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