Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

PART VI
ADOPTION

Division 1
Adoption Committee

73.   Establishment of Adoption Committee

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    (1)   There is established an Adoption Committee.

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    (2)   The Adoption Committee shall assist the Minister in giving effect to the provisions relating to adoption in this Part.

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    (3)   The Minister shall appoint the following persons as members of the Adoption Committee —

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      (a)     the Director, who is the Chairperson;

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      (b)     a family case worker;

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      (c)     a paediatrician;

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      (d)     a mental health practitioner;

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      (e)     a representative from the Attorney General's Chambers; and

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      (f)     one representative from a non-governmental organization whose mandate reflects the care and protection of children registered by the Ministry.

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    (4)   A person under subsection (3)(f) must possess the relevant experience, qualifications and expertise in the field of child care, protection and adoption.