The Family Court in Practice: A safeguarding guide for all practitioners working with children

Author: Richard Harper
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781916925656
Published In: April 2025
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Written by an experienced former senior judge of the family court, this practical guide provides all students and practitioners working with children with a clear understanding of safeguarding good practice and the principles and proceedings of the family court.

Where there is serious risk of harm, it examines how all involved in the community or family court proceedings can place the child at the centre of their practical decision-making. Incorporating the most up-to-date legislation, and emphasising the importance of multi-agency working, the book enables practitioners, and all stakeholders, to better understand the workings of the family court and to recognise and implement appropriate actions. Fictional case studies with critical questions are included to encourage deep reflection and ways to apply new-found knowledge to practice. The book demystifies the family court to provide an accessible guide for students and both experienced and newly qualified practitioners.

Chapters delve into the structure of the family court, preparing reports and statements, public and private court proceedings, giving evidence, and urgent interventions. The author's professional experience and expertise ensures readers are fully equipped with a unique and practical understanding for safeguarding the welfare of children within the family court system.

Introduction

Chapter 1 The general principles guiding the safeguarding of children

Chapter 2 Good practice when a serious child safeguarding concern is raised

Chapter 3 An overview of the single family court

Chapter 4 Legal principles applicable to both private and public law proceedings

Chapter 5 The differences between public and private law proceedings

Chapter 6 The voice of the child

Chapter 7 A detailed examination of private law proceedings

Chapter 8 An introduction to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Chapter 9 The Public Law Outline (PLO)

Chapter 10 Urgent interventions to protect children at risk of serious harm

Chapter 11 A detailed examination of public law proceedings