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24. Introduction to the Children Act 1989

This chapter examines the Children Act 1989 (CA 1989) and the main principles upon which Children Act proceedings are conducted. It discusses the content of the ‘welfare principle’ and the ‘welfare checklist’ under CA 1989, including the presump-tion of parental involvement. It outlines each part of the welfare checklist, including the wishes and feelings of the child, the likely effect on the child of a change of circumstances, and the child’s age, sex background, and any relevant characteristics. It examines each part in detail, using case-law where relevant. This chapter also explains the principles of ‘no order’ and ‘no delay’.