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

Penelope Welbourne
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Penelope Welbourne: School of Health Professions, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK

Social Sciences, 2014, vol. 3, issue 3, 1-22

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: children; risk; care proceedings; Children and Families Act 2014; Public Law Outline (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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