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Hoyano, Laura.

Child abuse : law and policy across boundaries law and policy across boundaries / Laura Hoyano and Caroline Keenan. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2010. - cxli, 1020 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [952]-991) and index.

pt.1. Themes and questions -- Introduction -- pt.2. The legal framework for adjudicating allegations -- Family law -- Liability in criminal law -- Liability in tort and human rights law -- pt.3. The inquiry process -- Investigating and evaluating allegations of abuse -- pt.4. Adjudication of the allegation -- Introduction: themes and influences -- Access to evidence -- The child witness -- Testing the credibility of the child complainant -- Testing the credibility of the alleged abuser -- The admissibility of expert evidence -- pt.5. Child abuse law and policy: evaluation -- Themes and future directions.

ISBN: 9780199571567 (pbk. : acid free paper) 0199571562 (pbk. : acid free paper)

LCCN: 2010288619

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA947025 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015180798 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Child abuse--Law and legislation.
Child abuse--Law and legislation--England.
Child abuse--Law and legislation.
Maltraitance d'enfants.
Aspects juridiques.
Droits de l'enfant.
Droit comparé.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
England.
Royaume-Uni.
Etats-Unis d'Amérique.
Canada.
Australie.
Nouvelle-Zélande.

LC Class. No.: K5189 / .H69

Dewey Class. No.: 344.03276