- 71 - Cf. Adoption papers of June 2, 1998, with regard to Osmín Tobar Ramírez (evidence file, folios 125 and 126), and adoption papers of June 2, 1998, with regard to J.R. (evidence file, folios 117 and 118). 400 401 Cf. Expert opinion provided by Jaime Tecú during the public hearing held before this Court. Written version of the expert opinion provided by Jaime Tecú during the public hearing held before this Court (merits report, folio 1106). 402 In this regard, article 7(1) of the Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes that: “1. The child shall be registered immediately after birth and shall have the right from birth to a name, the right to acquire a nationality and. as far as possible, the right to know and be cared for by his or her parents.” 403 In this regard, article 8 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes that: “1. States Parties undertake to respect the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference. 2. Where a child is illegally deprived of some or all of the elements of his or her identity, States Parties shall provide appropriate assistance and protection, with a view to re-establishing speedily his or her identity. 404 Expert opinion of Nigel Cantwell provided by affidavit on May 5, 2017 (evidence file, folio 6959). Expert witness Nigel Cantwell suggested that, for a child’s best interests to be considered in an intercountry adoption procedure, the State of origin must ensure, through its competent authorities, that the following steps are taken: (i) determine adoptability; (ii) allow the child to freely indicate or deny consent; (iii) prepare a report on the child, including determination of best interests; (iv) prepare the child for the adoption; (v) organize a preliminary meeting between the possible adoptive parents (proposed by the receiving State and provisionally accepted by the State of origin) and the 405