How to work with and act for children in public law cases is discussed clearly in this book. Written to be of as much practical use a s possible,CHILD CARE LAW primarily considers Parts IV and V of the Children Act 1989. A whole chapter is devoted to care and supervision orders explaining what they are, when they are applied and the procedures involved. A futher chapter takes you step-by-step through court procedure in child care cases. Also included is a full examination of the measures available for the protection of children. The book also examines issues related to child care law, such as applying for legal aid and working for, with and against the guardian ad litem.