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Course focus

Tolerated Trespassers

Date:
27 November 2008
Venue:
ETC Venues, London
CPD:
4.5

Training programmes

Adoption Conference

In association with Coram Chambers

LGG is pleased to present the Annual Adoption Law Conference in association with Coram Chambers. This full day conference is to be held at Hamilton House, London and is an essential legal update for Heads of Legal and all Lawyers involved in Childcare Law and those advising on all aspects of the adoption process.

This one day conference is designed for the Local Government Lawyer involved in Childcare Law and those advising on all aspects of the adoption process

Expert speakers from Coram Chambers will provide a detailed analysis of the relevant legislation, case law and trends in policy; Financial and other support; Access to records; International Placements; Children being brought into the UK. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with the expert panel of speakers.

Legal duties of local authorities towards adopters and birth parents;

  • Both in terms of assessment and placement 
  • Detailed analysis of the legislation
  • Case law
  • Trends in policy

Financial and other support within adoption

  • Comparison with other legal framework for placements including residence and special guardianship

Access to records

  • Exploration of the legislative framework
  • Current practice

International Placements

  • Children being placed abroad from the UK
  • The role of Panel, negotiation the international dimension and how to effect placement
  • The implications of section 84

Children being brought into the UK

  • The home study report and international standards of reporting
  • Ongoing obligations of local authorities explored

 

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