The Human Rights Act 1998—how will it affect child law in England and Wales?

Author: Cleave G.^{1, *}

Source: Child Abuse Review, Volume 9, Number 6, November/December 2000 , pp. 394-402(9)

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Abstract:

This article gives a brief introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998. It discusses some of the ways that it may affect child law proceedings, particularly care proceedings, in the future. It suggests aspects which professionals involved in such proceedings may wish to consider when called upon to assist the Court. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Keywords: human rights; child law; care proceedings; expert evidence

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1002/1099-0852(200011/12)9:6<394::AID-CAR656>3.0.CO;2-9

Affiliations: 1: Barrister-at-Law, Family Law Chambers, Temple, London *