129 Disclosure of information
Adoption and Children Act 2002 (2002 c 38) | Legislation

129  Disclosure of information

(1)     Information entered in the register, or compiled from information entered in the register, may only be disclosed under subsection (2)[, (2A) or (3) or section 128A].

(2)     Prescribed information entered in the register may be disclosed by the Secretary of State or the registration organisation—

(a)     where an adoption agency is acting on behalf of a child who is suitable for adoption [or for whom a local authority in England is considering adoption], to the agency to assist in finding prospective adopters with whom it would be appropriate for the child to be placed,

(b)     where an adoption agency is acting on behalf of prospective adopters

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