With the increased emphasis in law on children's rights, this work examines, in depth, children's rights, their representation and welfare in family proceedings. Covering the statutory framework, representation in both public and private law proceedings, and the development of child welfare policy in general, it is an invaluable guide for all lawyers and welfare professionals dealing with children. * Explains how the law was devised and the reasoning behind it * Runs step-by-step through the representation process * Supplies essential background on local authority policies and practices
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It is comprehensive, well written and an excellent reference book. For the practitioner representing children, it seems to me that this is a most important work. New Law Journal
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978-0-421-49720-7 (9780421497207)
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Statutory framework. Children's Act 1989. UN Convention Rights of the Child. Representation. Appointment of guardians ad litem. Public law proceedings. Adoption and freeing for adoption proceedings. Investigative role of guardians ad litem. Surrogacy applications. Private proceedings. Non-judicial proceedings. Welfare. Children in need. Local authority practices. Children's rights. Support service for family jurisdiction.
