Synopsis
Child Law covers criminal, family and civil aspects of the law affecting children - and
ranges from offending to care proceedings to parental conflict to human rights (and international treaties) to education, work and employment - making it of considerable interest to a wide range of people who wish to understand the bigger picture against which child protection, youth justice and other child-related public and community responsibilities has evolved.
An invaluable collection of information which seeks to enhance all-round knowledge of children who come to the notice of the authorities whose lives may involve multiple conflicts.
Ideal for courts, lawyers, child protection workers and youth justice workers and other people including members of YOTs, youth offending panels, CAFCASS, colleges and teachers.
A listed text for Criminal Justice National Training Organization
Reviews'An invaluable collection of information . . .Essential background reading':
The Justices' Clerk'If you like information in an easily readable format . . . you will find this book to your taste . . . I commend [it] to all in the field':
The Magistrate A concise handbook: A wide canvass. The author 'may . . . find an appreciative audience in young lawyers and those working with children in a broad range of magistrates' court work':
New Law JournalAuthorRichard Powell is deputy clerk to the Central Devon Justices and co-author of the best selling
Human Rights and the Courts (1999 Waterside Press).
Pages
176
Format
Paperback
Published
30/09/2001
ISBN-10
1872870929
ISBN-13
9781872870922
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