Clause 18 - PLACING CHILDREN WITH PARENTAL CONSENT

Part of Adoption and Children Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 10:00 am ar 29 Tachwedd 2001.

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Photo of Mr Hilton Dawson Mr Hilton Dawson Llafur, Lancaster and Wyre 10:00, 29 Tachwedd 2001

Does my hon. Friend acknowledge that the provision marks a significant break with the Children Act? It means that an adoptive parent, or the local authority, will acquire a share in the parental responsibility without going through a court process.