(c)
(d)
consideration being given to the wishes of the child having regard
to his or her age and understanding;
the applicant has not received or agreed to receive, and that no
person has made or agreed to make to the applicant, any payment
or other reward in consideration of the adoption; and
the applicant or any person on behalf of the applicant has not paid
or agreed to pay money or anything in place of money to the
parent, guardian or any person in charge of the child in
consideration of the adoption of the child.
(2) The court may, in an adoption order, include such terms and
conditions as it thinks fit.
49.
Rules as to the procedure for adoption.
(1) The Chief Justice may by statutory instrument make rules
regarding all matters under this Part and the procedure to be followed by the
court in adoption proceedings.
(2) Without prejudice to the general effect of subsection (1), the rules
may provide for—
(a) the admission of documentary evidence of any consent to
adoption;
(b) the admission of evidence, documentary or otherwise, to
determine the age of the child;
(c) a probation and social welfare officer to prepare a report for the
court to help determine whether the adoption order will be for the
welfare and best interests of the child;
(d) the conduct of adoption societies or similar bodies in placing
children for adoption.
50.
Appeals.
(1) Any person aggrieved by any decision of a chief magistrate’s
court or the High Court under this Part—
(a) may, in the case of a decision of a chief magistrate’s court, appeal
to the High Court against the decision;
(b) in the case of a decision of the High Court, appeal to the Court of
Appeal and thereafter the Supreme Court against the decision.
(2)
For the avoidance of doubt, a person aggrieved by a decision of
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