Declarations
Notifications

Articles: 25,45

Territorial Units in the United Kingdom to which the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption applies (Article 45): England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Pursuant to Article 25 of the Convention, the United Kingdom declares that it will not be bound to recognise any agreements made under Article 39, paragraph 2.

Note:
Under the adoption laws of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland accredited bodies and local authorities (in the case of Northern Ireland, Health and Social Services Trusts) perform the functions under article 9(a) to (c) of the Convention; and provide the facilities and carry out the functions in respect of Articles 15(1) and 16(1) to enable Convention adoptions and adoptions effected by Convention adoption orders to be made. In addition local authorities (in the case of Northern Ireland, Health and Social Services Trusts) are responsible for the duties under Article 21.

The Department of Health performs the functions under Article 15(2), Articles 17-20 of the Convention for England.
The Scottish Executive performs the functions under Article 15(2), Articles 17-20 of the Convention for Scotland.
The National Assembly for Wales performs the functions under Article 15(2), Articles 17-20 of the Convention for Wales.
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety performs the functions under Article 15(2), Articles 17-20 of the Convention for Northern Ireland.