Cap. 495 Art. 5Recommendations by the Adoption Board.

(1) The Adoption Board shall send a copy of its decision, containing its recommendations, by registered mail to the prospective adoptive parent and to the accredited agency. The prospective adoptive parent shall have the right to appeal in accordance with article 6.

(2) Without prejudice to article 6, the Adoption Board shall give its final recommendations to the court regarding the eligibility and suitability or otherwise of the prospective adoptive parents.

(3) In the case of intercountry adoptions, the recommendations of the Adoption Board shall be submitted to the central authority for its written approval prior to proceeding with the intercountry adoption. After the intercountry adoption has been authorised by the foreign competent authority, a prospective adoptive parent shall file an application to the court requesting recognition of the intercountry adoption for all intents and purposes of the law. In reaching its decision the court shall take into consideration any recommendations of the Adoption Board.