The Reform of Child Care Law : A Practical Guide to the Children Act 1989

Name: The Reform of Child Care Law:A Practical Guide to the Children Act 1989
ISBN: 9781315002132

doi:10.4324/9781315002132

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ABSTRACT

Children Act 1989 introduced the most radical changes to child care law for a generation. Eekelaar and Dingwall provide a concise, practical guide to the legislation for all professionals practising in this area.

The Reform of Child Care Law

ABSTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

chapter |18 pages

The historical background

chapter |17 pages

A new framework for private law: parental responsibility and children's rights

chapter |13 pages

A new framework for public law: local authorities and the courts

chapter |19 pages

The organizational context of child protection practice

chapter |14 pages

The powers and duties of local authorities: family support and preventive action

chapter |15 pages

The acquisition of compulsory powers: first steps

chapter |11 pages

Grounds for bringing care or supervision proceedings

chapter |12 pages

Preparing a case

chapter |14 pages

Presenting a case

chapter |16 pages

The outcome of care proceedings