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In this chapter, by way of introduction to the topic of children, we consider the emergence of children’s rights, the influence of the Gillick case, the legal position of children born outside marriage, parenthood, wardship and the Children Act 1989. In subsequent chapters we consider specific aspects of the law relating to children.
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Further Reading
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Standley, K. (1993). Children — An Introduction. In: Family Law. Macmillan Professional Masters. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13082-5_9
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