Encyclopedia of Social Services and Child Care Law

Provides clear explanation of the law relating to the care of children and vulnerable adults and social services. The area of social services has been subject to rapid and far-reaching changes in recent years. The Encyclopedia of Social Services and Child Care Law exists to monitor these changes, and is unique in the scope of its material.

• Presents authoritative interpretation of legislation and assessment of relevant cases
• Covers children, wardship, adoption, community care, mental health and social services authorities
• Deals with international elements
• Sets out detailed guidance on the procedure to follow in courts and tribunals – supported by critical analysis
• Details the legal position of those who are in receipt of social services provision
• Identifies the legal powers of local authority social services departments
• Reproduces statutory material, codes of practice and circulars
• Looks at the interface between social service law and health care law and the complexities that this can create
• Chapters are separated into convenient sections, each with its own mini-table of contents, statutes, delegated legislation, practice and procedure (including practice directions), Codes of Practice and circulars
• Current developments are carefully monitored and incorporated into the Encyclopedia via three updating releases per year including practice directions, Codes of Practice and circulars
• Family Law Bulletin: subscribers receive this publication as part of the service. Each issue gives an overview of developments in family law ensuring you are always up to date