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Children Act 1989

The Children Act 1989 is the key piece of legislation governing local authority powers and duties in relation to children. It also regulates the resolution of disputes between parents as to the upbringing of their children.

Adoption and Children Act 2002

For the most part, the Adoption and Children Act 2002 came into force on 30 December 2005. It governs all aspects of the adoption process in England and Wales, from support services to court proceedings and the legal status of adoption.