Out of Hearing: Representing Children in Court (Wiley Child Protection & Policy Series)

Out of Hearing: Representing Children in Court (Wiley Child Protection & Policy Series)

by Judith Masson (Author)

Synopsis

The form and content of court proceedings is generally considered unsuitable for children, who tend only to be present when absolutely necessary, as offenders or witnesses. Therefore, much of children's involvement in care proceedings takes place outside of the courtroom. Built around a research study exploring the law and practice of representation and particularly how the relationships between guardians, solicitors, courts and local authorities shape the representation provided for abused and neglected children, this book examines the various professional approaches to the place of children in the proceedings and then contrasts them with the views of the children themselves. It examines potential policy and practice changes that would enable children's views to be heard more effectively, and offers insight into children's understanding of their involvement in the legal process. It informs debates about the structure of the guardian ad litem service, and its need for legal services and training for lawyers appearing in court cases.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 192
Edition: 1
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 05 Jan 1999

ISBN 10: 0471986429
ISBN 13: 9780471986423

Author Bio

Judith Masson is Professor of Law at the University of Warwick, UK. She is an Academic Member of the Judicial Studies Board Family Law Committee and has acted as a specialist advisor on childcare issues for the UK government. She is the author of several books including Out of Hearing, which was published by Wiley in 1999.

Maureen Winn Oakley is a member of the faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studes at Newman University Birmingham. She is a lecturer on working with children, young people and families.