Description
The notion that children constitute an important group of rights holders has gained increasing acceptance both domestically and internationally. Nevertheless, this rhetorical commitment to children's rights is not necessarily realised in practice. Now in its fourth edition, Fortin's Children's Rights and the Developing Law explores the extent to which law and policy in England promotes or undermines the rights of children. Fully revised and updated, this textbook uses current research on child development and welfare to reflect on the extent to which the law fulfils children's rights in a wide range of areas, including medical law, education and child poverty. These developments are measured again the domestic law and the UK's international obligations under, for example, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Now fully revised and updated, this classic textbook is unique in its use of children's rights to evaluate law and policy affecting children's lives.
About the Author
Rachel E. Taylor is Fellow and Tutor in Law at Exeter College, Oxford and Associate Professor in Law at Oxford University. She writes widely on issues relating to children and family law.
Reviews
'This is a highly contemporary presentation of children's rights, focusing on the issues facing children today. Thoughtful, insightful and compassionate, this is now the leading book on children's rights in England and Wales. An outstanding achievement.' Jonathan Herring, Professor of Law, University of Oxford
'The fourth edition of Children's Rights and the Developing Law is certain to maintain this book's long held and deserved reputation as the leading scholarly text in the UK on children's rights. The book presents a meticulous analysis of international and domestic law, critically exploring, with reference to theory and research, law's engagement with children's rights across a wide range of issues. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in children's rights.' Stephen Gilmore, Professor of Family Law, University of Cambridge
Book Information
ISBN 9781108446938
Author Rachel E. Taylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 792
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1390g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 41mm
Now fully revised and updated, this classic textbook is unique in its use of children's rights to evaluate law and policy affecting children's lives.
About the Author
Rachel E. Taylor is Fellow and Tutor in Law at Exeter College, Oxford and Associate Professor in Law at Oxford University. She writes widely on issues relating to children and family law.
Reviews
'This is a highly contemporary presentation of children's rights, focusing on the issues facing children today. Thoughtful, insightful and compassionate, this is now the leading book on children's rights in England and Wales. An outstanding achievement.' Jonathan Herring, Professor of Law, University of Oxford
'The fourth edition of Children's Rights and the Developing Law is certain to maintain this book's long held and deserved reputation as the leading scholarly text in the UK on children's rights. The book presents a meticulous analysis of international and domestic law, critically exploring, with reference to theory and research, law's engagement with children's rights across a wide range of issues. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in children's rights.' Stephen Gilmore, Professor of Family Law, University of Cambridge
Book Information
ISBN 9781108446938
Author Rachel E. Taylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 792
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1390g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 41mm
