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Transfer of child from State for purpose of adoption in receiving state.
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80.— A child may be transferred from the State to a non-contracting state for the purpose of adoption in that state in accordance with a bilateral agreement, but such a transfer may take place only in accordance with the agreement, and, in particular, if—
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(a) the requirements of the agreement as to consents to the adoption have been satisfied,
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(b) the Central Authority of the receiving state has—
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(i) determined that the prospective adopters are eligible and suited to adopt,
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(ii) ensured that the prospective adopters have been counselled as may be necessary, and
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(iii) determined that the child is or will be authorised to enter and reside permanently in the receiving state,
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(c) the Authority has decided, in accordance with the agreement, that the child should be entrusted to the prospective adopters,
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(d) the Central Authority of the receiving state has approved that decision, and
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(e) the transfer takes place in secure and appropriate circumstances and in the company of the adopters or prospective adopters.
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