61Form of consent

#### 61 Form of consent 61 Form of consent > > (1) Consent is to be given by an instrument (an instrument of consent) that is in a form that contains the information prescribed by the regulations. > > > (2) A separate instrument of consent must be signed by the child and by each other person whose consent is required by this Act. > > > (3) Before the instrument is signed, a counsellor must sign a statement on it certifying that— > > > > > (a) the child or other person giving the consent has been counselled by the counsellor, and > > > > > (b) that the counsellor is of the opinion that the child or other person understands the effect of signing the instrument.