Making Sense of the Children Act 1989

The Children Act is a major piece of legislation that affects all professionals working with children. Since the third edition of this book was published in 1996, there have been some important developments. This Fourth Edition takes these developments into consideration. Topics discussed include case law in the superior courts; the establishment of CAFCASS; and the Fostering Services Regulations of 2002; and much more.

Nick Allen, BA, M. Phil, lectures in Family Law, Immigration Law and Public Law at Nottingham Trent University, which he joined after working for the Official Solicitor and a London Local authority. He was closely involved in the consultation exercise conducted by the Law Commission Prior to the Children Act and has lectured and trained extensively on the Act. His other publications include Making Sense of the New Adoption Law (Russell House Publishing, 2003).