<P> The Children Act 1989 allocates duties to local authorities , courts , parents , and other agencies in the United Kingdom , to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted . It centres on the idea that children are best cared for within their own families ; however , it also makes provisions for instances when parents and families do not co-operate with statutory bodies . </P>
<P> The Children Act 1989 allocates duties to local authorities , courts , parents , and other agencies in the United Kingdom , to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted . It centres on the idea that children are best cared for within their own families ; however , it also makes provisions for instances when parents and families do not co-operate with statutory bodies . </P>
who has the power to formally commit a child into care
who has the power to formally commit a child into care
local authorities , courts , parents , and other agencies in the United Kingdom
local authorities , courts , parents , and other agencies in the United Kingdom