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Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption
Treaty Code:
M1993/20
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
A Convention to: 1. establish safeguards to ensure that intercountry adoption takes place with the best interests of the child and with respect for his or her fundamental rights as recognised in international law; 2. establish a system of co-operation amongst Contracting States to ensure that those safeguards are respected and thereby prevent the abduction, the sale of, or traffic in children; 3. to secure the recognition in Contracting States of adoptions made in accordance with the Convention.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
18/09/1998
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
29/05/1993
Place Concluded:
The Hague
Entry Into Force Date:
01/05/1995
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
01/01/1999
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
1999, No.1
UNTS Number:
Vol. 1870
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