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The Children Act 1989 sets out legislation that protects the rights of children in this country
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The Children Act 1989 sets out legislation that protects the rights of children in this country. The Act outlines all duties, regulations, procedures and powers to protect children from harm. Underpinning the Act are five main principles that emphasise the child's welfare as the paramount consideration above all else. This essay will critically consider a hypothetical scenario concerning the welfare of a young child named Paul. By looking closely at the Children Act 1989 in relation to the case and gaining key understanding of the British legal system with a focus on family law, the extent that the Children Act 1989 protects children from harm can be examined (Allen, 2005). The Children Act provides every Local Authority (LA) with the powers to fulfil its duty to 'safeguard and promote the welfare of the child' (Allen, 2005, P93). This duty requires the LA to take reasonable steps to prevent any child from...
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