Introductory Text1.Citation and commencement2.Amendment of the Adoption Information and Intermediary Services (Pre-Commencement Adoptions) Regulations 20053.In regulation 2 (interpretation)— (a) after the definition of “the.4.After regulation 2 (interpretation) insert— Prescribed relationship For the purposes of section 98(1A) of the Act, a.5.In regulation 4 (meaning of “intermediary service” and “intermediary agency”).6.In regulation 5 (applications that may be accepted)—7.After regulation 5 (applications that may be accepted) insert— Restrictions.8.In regulation 8 (veto by an adopted person)—9.For regulation 9 (provision of background information where consent refused.10.In regulation 10 (counselling)— (a) in paragraph (1)(a) omit the.11.In regulation 11 (procedure on receipt of application) at the.12.In regulation 12 (contacting the appropriate adoption agency)—13.In regulation 16 (authorised disclosures) at the end insert—SignatureExplanatory Note