Time is of the Essence: Risk and the Public Law Outline, Judicial Discretion and the Determination of a Child’s Best Interests

The Children and Families Act 2014 has introduced a 26-week timeline for Children Act 1989 care and supervision court cases. This article discusses the risks and possible ramifications for children and parents of this measure, which halves the average length of care proceedings. This is to be set ag...

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Main Author:	Penelope Welbourne
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:	Social Sciences
Subjects:	children risk care proceedings Children and Families Act 2014 Public Law Outline
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/3/3/584

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spelling	doaj-b06b26406dd64e1a9260a174e3ec90b12020-11-24T23:03:32ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602014-09-013358460510.3390/socsci3030584socsci3030584Time is of the Essence: Risk and the Public Law Outline, Judicial Discretion and the Determination of a Child’s Best InterestsPenelope Welbourne0School of Health Professions, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UKThe Children and Families Act 2014 has introduced a 26-week timeline for Children Act 1989 care and supervision court cases. This article discusses the risks and possible ramifications for children and parents of this measure, which halves the average length of care proceedings. This is to be set against evidence that faster resolution of children’s cases is possible without prejudicing the quality of court decision making; however, careful monitoring is indicated to ensure that child welfare is at the forefront in the decision making process and the individual rights of all concerned are protected.http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/3/3/584childrenriskcare proceedingsChildren and Families Act 2014Public Law Outline
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title	Time is of the Essence: Risk and the Public Law Outline, Judicial Discretion and the Determination of a Child’s Best Interests
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title_full	Time is of the Essence: Risk and the Public Law Outline, Judicial Discretion and the Determination of a Child’s Best Interests
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description	The Children and Families Act 2014 has introduced a 26-week timeline for Children Act 1989 care and supervision court cases. This article discusses the risks and possible ramifications for children and parents of this measure, which halves the average length of care proceedings. This is to be set against evidence that faster resolution of children’s cases is possible without prejudicing the quality of court decision making; however, careful monitoring is indicated to ensure that child welfare is at the forefront in the decision making process and the individual rights of all concerned are protected.
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Time is of the Essence: Risk and the Public Law Outline, Judicial Discretion and the Determination of a Child’s Best Interests

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