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Ludbrook, Robert

Lessons to be learned from high profile cases involving children : children and the law update Ludbrook, Robert - 2007

Childrenz Issues 11(1) 2007 : 42-44

This article provides an update of current New Zealand law in relation to children. The author discusses the complexities of legislation pertinent to the families of two cases which received high profile media attention in 2006 and outlines New Zealand's obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC). The legislation discussed is the right of silence confirmed by s23(4) New Zealand Bill of Rights Act, the Care of Children Act 2004, and New Zealand Crimes Act 1961 is compared with the Crimes Act 1900 New South Wales. The author suggests current legislation requires review and consideration be given to this. Also outlined is the Parenting Hearings Programme introduced to Family Courts in November 2006.

ISSN: 1174-0477

Subjects--Topical Terms:
CARE AND PROTECTION
CARE OF CHILDREN ACT 2004
CHILDREN
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
CRIMES ACT 1961
FAMILY COURT
FAMILIES
JUSTICE
LEGISLATION
Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC)
INTERNATIONAL COMPARISON
LAW
CHILD ABUSE
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
CONTACT (ACCESS)

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA