This book provides a detailed up-to-date analysis of children's rights in Ireland, taking an international perspective to Irish law policy and practice. It looks at traditional areas of law and practice, including custody and access, adoption and child protection but also examines wider areas of child law such as education, child justice and healthcare. New contemporary themes in this edition include children and digital technology, refugee law and children's access to justice. Written by two leading authorities in this area, this new edition is long-awaited.
There have been significant developments in the area of child care law in the domestic legal system in recent years and there are major changes afoot, for example, reform of the guardian ad litem system in District Court child care proceedings, clarity in respect of the legal test in minor wardship, and in the near future an overhaul of the Child Care Act 1991 is expected.
Not only is this book a source of current law and analysis, it seeks to advance the development of Irish law from a children's rights perspective, outlining current law, policy and practice as it relates to children. It maps the legal landscape and highlights the key provisions and principles practitioners must navigate; no other book examines law and policy affecting children in such a comprehensive and detailed manner.
The interplay between the Irish legal order and international law principles is becoming increasingly relevant. This edition is unique in that it provides an in-depth analysis of the Irish courts' approach to international legal principles in this area and a guide for practitioners hoping to use international law principles to advance cases involving children in this jurisdiction.
