Description
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Children’s Views and Evidence by David Burrows
This new work concentrates on children in court proceedings mostly in family proceedings but also with reference to the issues within civil proceedings. Their evidence and the court hearing their views are respectively contrasted throughout. Stress is placed upon any rights to which a child is entitled (common law European Convention 1950 UN Conventions and EU Directive) such as to confidentiality and to take part (or be heard) in proceedings. Particular importance is given to the meaning and effect of a child’s ‘understanding’ in court proceedings; and the way that terms will vary according to a child’s age and the issue before the court.The work is written in such a way that its appeal extends beyond the legal practitioner to other professionals involved in the process including doctors teachers social workers and guardians ad litum.