The work is divided into six main parts with each accompanied by an introductory commentary making it ideal for non-lawyers:

• international, human rights and European Union Law
  
• statutes
  
• statutory instruments
  
• case law
  
• practice directions
  
• other non-legal materials

There is an extensive range of primary and other reference materials. They key legislative and procedural provisions are set out in full and are comprehensively annotated:

• the Children Act 1989
  
• adoption legislation
  
• the Human Rights Act 1998
  
• the Family Proceedings Rules 1991

These core materials are accompanied by comprehensive overviews which provide an ideal introduction to the statutory framework governing the major areas of children law.

Children Law: An Interdisciplinary Handbook is an essential tool for anyone working in the field, comprising a unique reference work and guide in one portable volume.

Charles Prest, Solicitor, Director of Legal Services, CAFCASS.
Stephen Wildblood QC, Albion Chambers, Deputy High Court Judge (Family Division)

• International, Human Rights and European Union Law
• Statutes
• Statutory Instruments
• Case-Law
• Practice Directions, Practice Notes, Circulars and Guidance
• A Jackdaw's Collection

"a helpful and easily digestible handbook"
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