The Welfare of the Child

The Principle and the Law

Kerry O'Halloran author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:26th Feb '20

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First published in 1999, this book responds to the meaning given to the welfare principle attracts a great deal of controversy and explores the reasons for the controversy and examines the growing legal significance attached to the principle. In an illuminating and accessible manner, this informative volume:

  • provides a record of the milestones which have shaped the principles development by tracing its evolution over the centuries
  • discloses the essence of what has been termed 'the golden thread running through the common law'
  • provides a measure of the impact of the principle on the coherence of modern family law by assessing the significance of its present operational role and functions.

The welfare principle began as a common law principle forged in medieval England, yet it has informed the law relating to children in some of the most developed western societies. It is now being refracted through international legislative and judicial developments to challenge the future shape of family law in the UK. By considering the ways in which the legal system has shaped and been shaped by the principle, this invaluable book leads its readers to an appreciation of the content and structural influence of the welfare principle.

’...interesting and carefully written...provides a sound basis to contemplate the overarching principle governing the law relating to children...the book is extremely well written and is a very good read.’ Family Law ’This is an absorbing and thought-provoking examination of one of the fundamental principles of family law.’ ChildRIGHT ’...for those who want to know more than what the law says about a particular situation this book provides fascinating insights and discusses important issues and dilemmas.’ Social Work Education

ISBN: 9781138360808

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 300g

325 pages