2. An Introduction to Family Law Flashcards
1
Q
What is the age of legal capacity?
A
16, no legal capacity before this to enter into transactions
2
Q
What is the UNCRC?
A
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
3
Q
How enforced?
A
Agreed to do our best to comply with the articles but no requirement to use as law
4
Q
What is the ECHR?
A
The European Convention on Human Rights
5
Q
How enforced?
A
Incorporated into UK law by the Human Rights Act 1998
6
Q
What did the Children (S) Act 1995 do?
A
Took the ECHR and made the interest of the child paramount