16
In forceConsent of child
Part 2Adoption orders
Division 2Consent to adoption
16 Consent of child
(1)
An adoption order will not be made in relation to a child over the age of 12 years unless—
(a)
the child has consented to the adoption; and
(b)
25 days have elapsed since the giving of consent; and
(c)
the Court is satisfied, after interviewing the child in private, that the child's consent is genuine and the child does not wish to revoke it.
(2)
The consent of a child—
(a)
must be in writing; and
(b)
must be witnessed in accordance with the regulations;
and
(c)
must be endorsed by an officer authorised by the Chief Executive to make such an endorsement with a statement to the effect that the child has been counselled by that person.
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