This article provides a comprehensive reflection on the law and practice of adoption laws. The ar... more This article provides a comprehensive reflection on the law and practice of adoption laws. The article aims to confirm the widespread rumor that it is difficult for foreigners to adopt a Tanzanian child. The article brings to the fore other salient features of the provisions of the Law of the Child Act, the Adoption of a Child Regulations, 2011 and the Foster Care Placement Regulation, 2012 and case laws previously unknown to many. The main conclusions drawn from the analysis point out that the popular belief is true: in practice, the overall framework governing the adoption of a child by foreigners and its underlying process is discouraging. The difficult part is the coordination of various stakeholders and the lengthy time allocated to reach the final goal. Additionally, the cumbersome legal procedure and the lack of legal knowledge of the officers entrusted with the process pose challenges.
This article provides a comprehensive reflection on the law and practice of adoption laws. The ar... more This article provides a comprehensive reflection on the law and practice of adoption laws. The article aims to confirm the widespread rumor that it is difficult for foreigners to adopt a Tanzanian child. The article brings to the fore other salient features of the provisions of the Law of the Child Act, the Adoption of a Child Regulations, 2011 and the Foster Care Placement Regulation, 2012 and case laws previously unknown to many. The main conclusions drawn from the analysis point out that the popular belief is true: in practice, the overall framework governing the adoption of a child by foreigners and its underlying process is discouraging. The difficult part is the coordination of various stakeholders and the lengthy time allocated to reach the final goal. Additionally, the cumbersome legal procedure and the lack of legal knowledge of the officers entrusted with the process pose challenges.
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