Question: Compare and contrast the differing definitions of Parental Responsibility provided in the Children Act 1989 and Children (Scotland) Act 1995.
Answer: Under Section 3 (1) of the Children Act 1989 parental responsibility is defined as all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property. However, the definition itself does not accurately portray the true nature and scope of parental responsibility which must therefore be deduced from case law and other statutory provisions. Indeed, whilst the Children Act 1989 provides no list of parental rights, duties, powers and responsibilities, there is an emphasis upon responsibilities rather than rights, although it is generally recognised that parents do possess certain clearly defined rights in respect of their children, such as being a party to proceedings under the Children Act 1989, the ability to bring ac......(short extract)
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Details: - Mark: 72% | Course: Family Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 600 | References: No | Date written: August, 2000 | Date submitted: February 20, 2009 | Coursework ID: 450
