Hershman & McFarlane: Children Act Handbook 2026/27
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Description
'A welcome addition to the busy practitioner's bookshelf, briefcase or backpack.'
Law Society Gazette
'This is a Handbook edited by those who know exactly what you need at court. I recommend always having a copy to hand.'
Family Affairs (FLBA)
'Essential ... it is a great boon to have all these materials in one relatively small volume ... this volume is a must.'
New Law Journal*
Specifically designed for use in court, Hershman & McFarlane: Children Act Handbook 2026/27 is an indispensable single volume of key children proceedings' legislation and related guidance.
Containing consolidated and fully amended texts of the Children Act 1989 and relevant provisions of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and supplementary Practice Directions, the Handbook meets the need for a reliable, up-to-date, portable source of key children proceedings' legislation and related guidance.
It is invaluable to all child law practitioners, judges and social workers.
* Reviews of a previous edition
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Table of Contents
Part II: Statutory Instruments
Part III: Practice Guidance
Part IV: Miscellaneous
Product details
| Published | 28 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 1024 |
| ISBN | 9781526535979 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Professional |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
