1 Considerations applying to the exercise of powers
Adoption and Children Act 2002 (2002 c 38) | Legislation

Part 1 Adoption

Chapter 1
Introductory

1  Considerations applying to the exercise of powers

(1)     [Subsections (2) to (4) apply] whenever a court or adoption agency is coming to a decision relating to the adoption of a child.

(2)     The paramount consideration of the court or adoption agency must be the child's welfare, throughout his life.

(3)     The court or adoption agency must at all times bear in mind that, in general, any delay in coming to the decision is likely to prejudice the child's welfare.

(4)     The court or adoption agency must have regard to the following matters (among others)—

(a)     the child's ascertainable wishes and feelings regarding the decision (considered in the light of the child's age and understanding),

(b)     the child's particular needs,

(c)     the likely effect on the child (throughout his life) of having

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