The Care of Children Bill

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Bill Atkin

Victoria University of Wellington, Te Herenga Waka - Faculty of Law

Date Written: 2004

Abstract

The Care of Children Bill is an important step in the reform of guardianship in New Zealand. The three objectives in the Explanatory Note are to ensure a stronger focus on the rights of the child, recognise the diversity of family arrangements in the care of children, and to improve New Zealand’s compliance with international obligations. This article critically analyses each of these themes in respect of the Bill, and points to areas where these objectives can be improved upon.

Keywords: Family Law, Guardianship, UNCROC, Child’s Wishes, Child Welfare, Family Group Conference.

JEL Classification: K39

Suggested Citation

Atkin, Bill, The Care of Children Bill (2004). [2004] NZLJ 44, Victoria University of Wellington Legal Research Paper No. 36/2019, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2545150

Bill Atkin (Contact Author)

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Wellington, 6140
New Zealand

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