Hong Kong Ordinances

ADOPTION ORDINANCE - SECT 26

Accredited bodies

(1) The Director may, in accordance with the principles set out in Articles 10
and 11 of the Convention (as defined in section 20A(1)), accredit, or renew
the accreditation of, a body of persons (corporate or unincorporate) as an
accredited body in relation to—

   (a)  Convention adoption; or

   (b)  non-Convention adoption.

(2) The Director may, in accordance with the principles set out in Schedule 4,
accredit, or renew the accreditation of, a body of persons

(corporate or unincorporate) as an accredited body in relation to local
adoption.

(3) An accreditation may be subject to such conditions as the Director may
reasonably impose.

(4) Unless revoked or suspended, an accreditation shall be valid for a period
of 4 years or such lesser period as the Director may determine when he grants
or renews the accreditation.

(5) The Director may, at any time by notice in writing served on the
accredited body, amend or revoke any such condition, or impose new conditions,
as may be reasonable in the circumstances.

(6) An accredited body may, while acting under and in accordance with its
accreditation and subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, make
arrangements for the adoption of infants and proceed with their placement for
adoption. (Part 7 added 28 of 2004 s. 32)