Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 The English legal system in context; 2 The English legal system in practice; 3 Values and principles in law and social work; 4 Legal language and concepts; 5 Court rules; 6 Preparing for court; 7 Excellence in report writing; 8 What to expect at court; 9 Giving evidence; 10 Cross-examination; 11 Legal decision-making and appeals; 12 Tribunals, panels and inquiries; 13 Advice and representation in court; 14 What happens next; Conclusion; References; Index.
Enables social workers to be more familiar with court systems and processes, giving them more confidence when supporting service-users who are attending court.