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This page explains the legal definition of child abuse and the obligations of Children’s Services to investigate child protection concerns. It explains the different steps that Children’s Services can take to protect a child.

This page explains the law surrounding contact with a child who is looked after, including how to apply for contact with a child in care and what the court will consider.

This page explains the law on children and young people working including how old a child or young person must be to work, what type of work they can do and the maximum amount of hours they can work.

When must a child’s birth be registered? Parents of a new-born child are legally required to register the child’s birth in order to obtain a

Below you will find a list of organisations who may be able to assist on subjects/locations that we unfortunately do not cover. Please not Child Law Advice does not take responsibility for external consent linked to from this website. 

This page explains the law on parental responsibility, what this means in practice and how a person can acquire parental responsibility.

This page explains the situations where Special Guardianship might be appropriate to secure the long term arrangements for a child living with a person other than their parent. It explains the assessment process and support available.

This page explains the law on marriage and civil partnership. It provides information on the rights, responsibilities and obligations of parties to a marriage and civil partnership.

This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child who is suffering harm or at risk