Abstract
This seminar focuses on the changing status of children in society and the implications that this may have for the traditional approach to children and their rights, especially in the legal and criminal justice spheres. It discusses the special problems of children who become involved in the legal system.
Canberra, 29 January-1 February 1980
Contents
- Foreword
- Introductory comments
Mr W. Clifford - Opening address
Mr W.K. Nicholl
Papers of the seminar
- Overview - Children's rights
Mr R. Chisholm - Proposals for the A.C.T. Child Welfare Ordinance
Dr J. Seymour - A child's eye view of the Family Law Act [text of paper not included in this volume]
Mr W.G.A. Prendergast - Children's rights and justice for juveniles
Miss Julia Young - The New South Wales Youth Forum
Miss Jenny Rigg - Legal aid and representation of children
Mr P. Sharkey - The rights of children in custody disputes
Mr S. Moncrieff - Aboriginal juveniles and justice
Mr M.C. Morriss
- Resolutions
- List of participants