Child Law: A Guide for Courts and Practitioners

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 Journal