
Details of Treaty No.202
European Convention on the Adoption of Children (Revised)
Title | European Convention on the Adoption of Children (Revised) |
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Reference | CETS No.202 |
Opening of the treaty | Strasbourg, 27/11/2008 - Treaty open for signature by the member States and the non-member States which have participated in its elaboration and for accession by other non-member States |
Entry into Force | 01/09/2011 - 3 Ratifications. |
Summary |
The aim of the Convention is to take account of social and legal developments while keeping to the European Convention on Human Rights and bearing in mind that the child’s best interests must always take precedence over any other considerations. The new provisions introduced by the Convention are the following:
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