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SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION QUESTIONS (excluding specific questions (i)-(iii) on pages 3-4)
Is a minimum of 6 members reasonable in Regulation 3?
Do you agree with the provisions in Regulation 3 regarding agencies having to be satisfied as to the qualifications for panel membership?
Should Regulation 3 place a duty on agencies to review the membership of the panel on a regular basis?
The quorum is set at 3 in Regulation 3. Is this reasonable?
Do you agree with the approach in Regulation 5?
Do you think anything else needs to be added to Regulation 6?
Do you agree that the role of Adoption and Fostering Panels in relation to permanence plans for children should be covered in guidance instead of by regulation?
Is the duty contained in section 14(4)(b) sufficient to give effect to the APRG recommendation or should a requirement be created whereby the adoption agency ascertain the wishes of the child and pass the information to the adoption panel?
If a requirement should be created should it be extended to cover birth parents?
Should the definition of "parent" in Regulations 6(4) and (9) be opened up to include parents whose PRR have been removed by a permanence order with authority for the child to be adopted?
Does Regulation 7 cover the agencies requirements when placing a child for adoption? If not, what is required?
Are the lists in Parts I, II and III of Schedule 1 complete? If not what needs to be added?
Regulation 8 replicates regulation 10 of the 1996 Regulations. Do you have any comments?
Does Regulation 10 cover the notification requirements in full? If not, what is required?
Is an "unmarried father" a "parent" in terms of Regulation 10(1)(a) and(2)(a)? If not, is the duty at section 105 of the Act sufficient to protect the unmarried father's interest?
Do you have any views on Regulation 11? Could it be strengthened in any way?
Are the time limits of 28 and 14 days in Regulation 11 acceptable?
Could the provisions in Regulations 12 and 13 be strengthened in any way?
Do Schedules 2-7 cover all the requirements? If not what should be added?
Is our understanding of "parent" correct in Regulations 12 and 13?
Is 28 days a realistic timescale in Regulation 16? If not what do you regard as being a more effective timescale?
Do Regulations 17 and 18 cover the requirements in full? If not, what is required?
Does Schedule 8 cover all the requirements? If not what should be added?
Is 28 days a realistic timescale in Regulation 18? If not what do you regard as being a more effective timescale?
Do Regulations 19 and 20 cover the requirements in full? If not, what else is required?
Should Regulation 19(5) be amended to ensure that non PRR parents receive automatic notification of the placement?
Could Schedules 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 be simplified? If so, your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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