Child abuse, procedure and evidence in juvenile courts
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Child abuse, procedure and evidence in juvenile courts
B. Rose, 1988, c1987
2nd ed., repr.
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Bibliography: p. xiv
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book discusses the rules of evidence and procedure in care proceedings involving child abuse. The theoretical basis of these rules are explained, and their operation in practice indicated. It explains how child abuse is identifid by the various agencies involved, how steps are taken relating to court proceedings and how evidence may be used in these proceedings. Possible areas for law reform are highlighted and discussed. It should be useful to solicitors, barristers, those working in the Social Services and local authorities as well as to Citizens Advice Bureaux and childrens' charities.
Table of Contents
- The jurisdiction of juvenile courts
- proving the case
- orders for the child's protection
- procedure in care cases
- evidence
- the presentation of evidence
- exclusionary rules of evidence
- the sources of evidence - professional responsibilities and interagency co-operation
- appeals and alternative proceedings.
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