The practitioners working with children and others must fully understand their responsibilities and duties by the government legislation regulations and guidance. The following are the main current legislation and guidance that applies with the UK home nation.
The Children's Act 1989
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UNCRC
The United Nations convention of the rights of the children 1989 all children have a right to be aware of their right letting the child know that they have equal rights and will be accepted for what they are. Its sets out the independent rights of the children, however, it also states that the best interest.
• Respecting or valuing of every child under the age of 18, regardless of their race, gender, language or religion.
• The organisations that are involved with children should work together for achieving what is the best for that child.
• That every child has a right to life and that government should make sure that they survive and also develops properly in order to reach their potential.
• A child should not be separated from their parents unless it is absolutely essential.
• Governments should also take certain steps to stop a child/young adult being illegally taken from their country by an abducting parent.
Every Child Matters,