Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-327) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- Parental responsibility -- Court orders in favour of parents -- Court orders in favour of non-parents -- Local authority support for children and families -- Accommodating children under Section 20 -- Compulsory intervention on child protection grounds -- Emergency protection orders and child assessment orders -- Police powers -- Care orders -- Supervision orders -- Courts and appeals against court decisions -- Welfare reports, children's guardians, and CAFCASS -- Wardship and the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court -- Adoption -- Local authority foster carers.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Using jargon-free language Nick Allen explains the implications of the Children Act for families, social work professionals and those working in the courts and the legal professions.
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Great Britain., Children Act 1989.
Great Britain., Children Act 1989.
Grande-Bretagne., Children Act 1989.
Great Britain., Children Act 1989.
TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
Children Act 1989 (Great Britain)
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Child abuse-- Law and legislation-- Great Britain.
Child welfare-- Great Britain.
Children-- Legal status, laws, etc.-- Great Britain.
Foster home care-- Law and legislation-- Great Britain.
Social work with children-- Law and legislation-- Great Britain.