Convention adoptions

Meaning of “Convention adoption” and related expressions in 1987 Order

6.  In Article 2(2) of the 1987 Order (interpretation), after the definition of “child” there shall be inserted the following definitions—

“the Convention” means the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption, concluded at the Hague on 29th May 1993;

“Convention adoption” means an adoption effected under the law of a Convention country outside the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and certified in pursuance of Article 23(1) of the Convention;

“Convention adoption order” means an adoption order made in accordance with Article 16A;

“Convention country” means any country or territory in which the Convention is in force;.