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The overarching aim of the Children Wales Act is to help protect children’s rights by prohibiting the physical punishment of children by parents, carers and those acting in loco parentis within Wales, including visitors to Wales.
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
The most significant, and radical, changes made by the 2020 Act to the detail of the welfare test relate to the child’s participation. The full range of sections providing for greater participation by children in family court cases will be discussed in the second article.
- Children Act 1989
- Children Act 2004
- Government Reform Proposals
The child protection system in England is grounded in the Children Act 1989, as amended. Statutory guidance published by the government, Working Together to Safeguard Children, which was updated in December 2023 following a consultation, provides detailed information on the core legal requirements. The Children Act 1989 establishes several key prin...
Under the Children Act 2004, a range of agencies, including local authorities, the police and health services, are under a duty to ensure they consider the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children when carrying out their functions (section 11). A similar duty is placed on other agencies (for example, schools) by other legislation.
In February 2023, the government published an implementation strategy and consultation on reforming children’s social care in England: Stable Homes, Built on Love. Over the next two years, the government plans to invest £200 million “addressing urgent issues facing children and families now, laying the foundations for whole system reform and settin...
Mar 26, 2015 · Improving practice with children, young people and families provides advice for local areas on embedding working together to safeguard children and the children’s social care national framework.
Dec 13, 2021 · The Children’s Act 2020 criminalises child abuse by creating an array of offences in respect of children, including abandonment, corporal punishment, child pornography, child grooming and, notably, bullying, including online harassment.
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What are the principles of the Children Act 1989?
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 in family...
