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OverviewThis book addresses the law and practice in Scotland and its significance for children, parents and their legal, and other, advisers. Children#s Rights in Scotland analyses child law in the light of international conventions and, in particular, The European Convention on Human Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The 3rd edition has been comprehensively revised totake into account recent developments and new chapters have been added to cover immigration and asylum, the protection of children from sexual exploitation and children and the media. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alison Cleland , Elaine E. SutherlandPublisher: Sweet & Maxwell Ltd Imprint: W.Green Edition: 3rd edition ISBN: 9780414015906ISBN 10: 0414015908 Pages: 448 Publication Date: 18 September 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChildren s rights in Scotland - where are we? The history and philosophy of children s rights in Scotland. Children s rights and international instruments. Equal opportunities? Race, gender, disability and children. The child s identity. Care of the child within the family. Child abduction. The child s right to care and protection. Adoption. The child s right to be heard and represented in legal proceedings. Medical treatment. The child s right to education. The school of hard knocks: employment of children. Protection from sexual exploitation. The child and the media. Asylum and Immigration. The child in conflict with the law.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |