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Adoption of Children Act 1994
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10 Wishes of child
(1) Subject to this Part, an order for the adoption of a child shall not be
made unless the Court is satisfied that, as far as practicable and
having regard to the age and understanding of the child, the wishes
and feelings of the child have been ascertained and due
consideration given to them.
Part 3 Adoptions under this Act
Division 1 General
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(2) Subject to this Part, an order for the adoption of a child who has
attained the age of 12 years shall not be made unless:
(a) the child has consented to the adoption; or
(b) notwithstanding that the child has not consented to the
adoption, the Court is satisfied that there are special reasons
related to the welfare and interests of the child why the order
should be made.
(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2)(b), an order for the
adoption of a child who, on the date the order is made, has attained
the age of 18 years shall not be made unless the child consents to
the adoption.