Section 5, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-KCC]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 19 December 1869 by S.O. 1523(E) [N11-97W].

In Divorce Act, 1869 [A10-415]. This text from 19 December 1869. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 5, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-KCC]. Machine: S12-KCC.

5. Prohibition of the placement of children for adoption without licence.—No person shall undertake the placement of children for adoption except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the placement of children for adoption undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 43, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-MJ9], 9 July 1869, Band A. "section 5".

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