Adoption Act 2010
Right of father who wishes to be consulted.
16.— (1) The father of a child, by notice to the Authority, may advise the Authority of his wish to be consulted in relation to—
( a) a proposal by an accredited body to place the child for adoption, or
( b) an application by the mother or a relative of the child for an adoption order in respect of the child.
(2) A notice under subsection (1) shall be in writing, be in such form and contain such information as is specified by the Authority and may be given to the Authority before the birth of the child concerned.
Annotations:
Amendments:
F11
Substituted by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 106, not commenced as of date of revision.
Modifications (not altering text):
C8
Prospective affecting provision: section substituted by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 106, not commenced as of date of revision.
F11 [ Right to be consulted
16. (1) The father or second female parent of a child, by notice to the Authority, may advise the Authority of his or her wish to be consulted in relation to —
(a) a proposal by an accredited body to place the child for adoption, or
(b) an application by the mother or a relative of the child for an adoption order in respect of the child.
(2) A notice under subsection (1) shall be in writing, be in such form and contain such information as is specified by the Authority and may be given to the Authority before the birth of the child concerned. ]