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Why is child participation important in court proceedings?
Research has shown that there are benefits to children being involved in proceedings that may have significant and long lasting impacts on their lives and their futures.
Read more: https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/childrens-experience-of-private-law-proceedings-six-key-messages-from-research
Why is child participation important in court proceedings?
Research has shown that there are benefits to children being involved in proceedings that may have significant and long lasting impacts on their lives and their futures.
Read more: https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/childrens-experience-of-private-law-proceedings-six-key-messages-from-research
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A child’s right to participate in decisions being made about them is acknowledged in legislation and guidance, including section 1 of the Children Act 1989 and Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.