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- This booklet introduces you to the Children’s Act and talks about the general principles in the Act. In this booklet (Booklet 1) we try to explain, as simply as possible, the different rights and responsibilities that children and parents have. There are another two booklets in this series.
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A key principle of the 1989 Act is that children are best looked after within their families, with their parents playing a full part in their lives, unless compulsory intervention...
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To change the law to improve the way children are treated, the Act aims to: • let children under 14 take part in more sorts of public performances • protect children from getting addicted to...
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The Children Act 1989 marked a fundamental shift in both the ethos and application of child and family law in England. At the time of its passing, it was described as the “the most comprehensive and far-reaching reform of
This booklet introduces you to the Children’s Act and talks about the general principles in the Act. In this booklet (Booklet 1) we try to explain, as simply as possible, the different rights and responsibilities that children and parents have. There are another two booklets in this series.
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The Act is described as the most substantial reforms to children's law of the 20th century. The Act allocates duties to local authorities, courts, parents, and other agencies in the United Kingdom, to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted.
An Act to reform the law relating to children; to provide for local authority services for children in need and others; to amend the law with respect to children’s homes, community homes,...
It contains an accessible summary of relevant legislation and statutory guidance, tips from advocates, and an overview of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) and its powers to investigate and remedy injustice that results from local authority faults.
