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Applying social work law with children and families
Applying social work law with children and families

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6.3 The views and wishes of the child

Enshrined within each piece of legislation is the right of children to have a voice in the decisions being made about them and their future. The legislation acknowledges that children have views, opinions and feelings about what happens to them, and stipulates that these should be taken into account by decision-makers. Even while they are still legally defined as ‘children’, individuals may reach a stage where they are capable of making informed choices.