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Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption   Article 34 If the competent authority of the State of destination of a document so requests, a translation certified as being in conformity with the original must be furnished. Unless otherwise provided, the costs of such translation are to be borne…

Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption   Article 22 1 The functions of a Central Authority under this Chapter may be performed by public authorities or by bodies accredited under Chapter III, to the extent permitted by the law of its State. 2 Any Contracting State may declare…

Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption   Article 11 An accredited body shall – a pursue only non-profit objectives according to such conditions and within such limits as may be established by the competent authorities of the State of accreditation; b be directed and staffed by persons qualified…

Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption   CHAPTER I – SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION Article 1 The objects of the present Convention are – a to establish safeguards to ensure that intercountry adoptions take place in the best interests of the child and with respect for his or…