Judicial discretion and methods of ascertaining the views of a child

Fiona Raitt

Judicial discretion and methods of ascertaining the views of a child

Fiona Raitt

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Abstract

This article explores the exercise of judicial discretion in Scottish family proceedings involving residence and contact. In particular, it explores how the method selected by judges impacts on children's participation in such cases, and affects how their wishes and feelings are ascertained.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	151-164
Number of pages	14
Journal	Child and Family Law Quarterly
Volume	16
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Jun 2004

Keywords

Judicial discretion
Evidence
Children

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Judicial discretion and methods of ascertaining the views of a child

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