53 Modification of 1989 Act [and 2014 Act] in relation to adoption
Adoption and Children Act 2002 (2002 c 38) | Legislation

53  Modification of 1989 Act [and 2014 Act] in relation to adoption

(1)     Where—

(a)     a local authority are authorised to place a child for adoption, or

(b)     a child who has been placed for adoption by a local authority is less than six weeks old,

regulations may provide for the following provisions . . . to apply with modifications, or not to apply, in relation to the child.

[(2)     The provisions are—

(a)     section 22(4)(b), (c) and (d) and (5)(b) of the 1989 Act (duty to ascertain wishes and feelings of certain persons);

(b)     sections

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