What does revocation of international adoption in Westland entail?
Revocation of an international adoption in Westland involves undoing an adoption arranged across Dutch borders. This falls under Article 1:231 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), but requires additional attention to the 1993 Hague Adoption Convention. In Westland, with its diverse expat community in greenhouse and glasshouse horticulture societies such as Monster and Naaldwijk, the procedure is more complex due to the involvement of foreign authorities and possible repatriation of the child to countries of origin such as Poland or India.
The District Court of The Hague, competent for Westland, strictly examines whether revocation is in the child's best interests, taking into account international obligations. Local examples include cases of incorrect information provision by foreign agencies or failing aftercare in Westland foster families.
Specific conditions in Westland
1. Hague Adoption Convention
Revocation must not lead to injustices against the child. The Central Authority must be involved for coordination with the country of origin, whereby the Westland Child Protection Board can assist the Hague office in local alignment.
2. Evidence
There must be convincing evidence of gross violations, such as child trafficking or identity fraud in adoption files from abroad. The opinion of the child over 12 years weighs heavily, with possible hearings at Westland court locations.
The procedure starts with a petition to the District Court of The Hague for Westland, followed by hearing and cross-examination with involved youth care workers from the region. After the judgment, records are amended in the registers. This process protects children's rights as the top priority, aligned with the multicultural context of Westland.