We’re delighted to announce that the second edition of the Dictionary of Public Children Law (2025) co-written by Lucy Reed KC has been published this month. This book is a unique reference guide to the key concepts, cases and practice of public children law. The Dictionary of Public Children Law is the sister publication of the Dictionary of Private Children Law which has been co-authored by Zoë Saunders.
The Dictionary has a distinctive A–Z dictionary format, giving the reader a portable, potted summary of the most commonly confronted topics and issues in public children law, and providing ready access to the relevant case-law, statutory sources and points of practice.
What’s new for 2025?
- Intermediaries
- Police and Crime Disclosure
- Ruling out a Parent before a final decision
Who would find this book useful?
- Family law solicitors, barristers or legal executives covering public children matters
- Family Court Judges
- Experts, social workers and professionals involved in public law proceedings
- Parties, Litigants in person and anyone who becomes involved in court proceedings.
- Law students
Authors include: District Judge Francis Cassidy, HHJ Christopher Simmonds, Gill Honeyman and Andrew Pack.
To order a copy of the book, and to find out more information visit ClassLegal.com
Lucy is a children law specialist and has practised in family law throughout her professional career. Her practice spans all areas of children work at trial and on appeal. Find out more here.