Adoption Act 1955

Miscellaneous

24: Evidence in adoption cases

You could also call this:

"What evidence is used in adoption cases"

When you look at the law about adoption, there is a part called 'Evidence in adoption cases'. This part used to be important, but it is no longer in use. You can find out more about what changed this law by looking at the Family Courts Act 1980, which made the change on 31 March 2014. This change was made by section 17A(a) of that Act.

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Topics:

Family and relationships > Adoption and guardianship

23A: Report on application for inspection, or

"What happens when you ask to see adoption records: a social worker writes a report to help the court decide"

25: Prohibition of payments in consideration of adoption, or

"No paying to adopt a child, unless the court says it's okay."

24Evidence in adoption cases (Repealed)

Notes

Section 24: repealed, on 31 March 2014, by section 17A(a) of the Family Courts Act 1980 (1980 No 161).