Reporting to Court Under the Children Act

This text provides step-by-step advice, examples and checklists designed to help those preparing local authority statements and reports under the Children Act. Coverage includes preparation and timetabling, liaising with others, and giving evidence in court.

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The Children Act 1989 calls for a new approach to presenting and communicating information in court proceedings. This text provides step-by-step advice, examples and checklists designed to help those preparing local authority statements and reports under the Act. The handbook covers: preparation; timetabling and liaison with others in the court process; requirements of specific public and private law applications; the content of local authority statements and reports; contact and care plans; and giving evidence in court.