Adoption Act 1993
82Grant or refusal of approval
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82 Grant or refusal of approval (1) The director-general may grant or refuse to grant the approval sought in the application under section 81 (1). (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the director-general must refuse the approval sought if it appears to the director-general that the applicant is— (a) not a charitable organisation; or (b) not suited to conducting negotiations and making arrangements for the adoption of children or young people. (3) For subsection (2), the director-general must have regard to— (a) the qualifications, experience, character and number of persons— (i) taking part, or proposing to take part, in the management or control of the organisation; or (ii) who would, on behalf of the organisation, conduct the negotiations or make the arrangements if the approval were granted; and (b) any other relevant considerations.