Cap. 16 Art. 127ARight to information.

(1) An adopter or an adopted person who has attained eighteen years of age may apply to the court for a copy of the relevant adoption decree.

(1A) An adopter or an adopted person who has attained the age of sixteen (16) years shall have the right to file a formal request to the Central Authority to request details of the adopted person’s natural family and, or of the adoption placement:

Provided that such information should only be given in the presence of a professional working in the social field, who possesses the necessary skills.

(2) An adopted person who has attained eighteen years of age shall have the right to apply to the court for authorisation to obtain a copy of his original birth certificate from the Public Registry.

(3) Prior to giving an order related to sub-articles (1) and (2), the court shall hear the applicant and any other person it deems fit in the circumstances.