Submitted by:
Jack McConnell,
Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish Labour.
Date lodged:
Monday, 22 October 2001
Motion reference: S1M-02342
Current status:Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 24 October 2001
That the Parliament accepts the need to provide for continued mutual cross-border recognition of orders properly made by the separate GB jurisdictions in respect of adoption procedures; supports proposals for reform of recognition of overseas adoption orders, and agrees that the relevant provisions to achieve these ends in the Adoption and Children Bill should be considered by the UK Parliament.