Publication of the Recommended Model Forms for use under the 1993 Adoption Convention
The Permanent Bureau is pleased to announce the publication of the Recommended Model Forms for use under the 1993 Adoption Convention.
The Model Forms are intended to simplify and facilitate compliance with the 1993 Adoption Convention by assisting Contracting Parties in the collection of relevant information. They contain important information regarding safeguards established by the 1993 Adoption Convention, such as the consent of persons, institutions, and authorities in the process of adoption (Art. 4(c) and (d)), the adoptability of the child (Art. 16) and the eligibility and suitability of prospective adoptive parents (Art. 15).
The Permanent Bureau wishes to thank the Central Authorities under the 1993 Adoption Convention for contributing, through their valuable comments and suggestions, to the development and refinement of the Model Forms.
The Recommended Model Forms for use under the 1993 Adoption Convention are available for download in English and French.