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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

GUARDIAN & ward

Your search returns 6 documents

• 1.   Article 18 of the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987: the appointment of expert witnesses; and the Children Order Advisory Committee Best Practice Guidance

  The article presents a case concerning an application for a freeing order filed by a Health and Social Services Trust under the Adoption Order 1987 in Northern Ireland.

  

  Abstract:

  The article presents a case concerning an application for a freeing order filed by a Health and Social Services Trust under the Adoption Order 1987 in Northern Ireland. The guardian ad litem failed to secure legal aid from the Legal Services Commission for the retention of an expert witness. The parents expressed their desire to join in instructing the witness which delayed the more...

  International Classification:

  Legal or care issues

  Categories:

  adoption -freeing order

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Adoption & Fostering, Vol: 31 Page: 127-129 2007 Spring2007
  Kerry O'Halloran

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• 2.   Black and minority ethnic fostering

  This article discusses the recruitment of non-white foster carers in four nations in Great Britain

  

  Abstract:

  The article focuses on the recruitment of non-white foster carers in four nations in Great Britain. The government of England launched special guardianship orders in providing a permanent option for children who cannot return to their birth families. The Scottish government has established good connections with religious and cultural groups through Edinburgh. The Northern Ireland more...

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Children & Young People Now, 2008
  Alison Bennett

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• 3.   Child Custody Law of the Republic of Ireland

  This paper discusses child custody law in the Republic of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  The article discusses child custody law in the Republic of Ireland. As the primary source of rights in the family law arena is identified as Ireland's Constitution, the first section of the article discusses the constitutional definition of the family and the Constitution's position on the rights and duties of parents in relation to their children. The second section of the article more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Family Law Quarterly, Vol: 39 Page: 353-371 2005 Summer2005
  Geoffrey Shannon

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• 4.   Legal notes: Northern Ireland

  The article provides information on a court case in Northern Ireland involving adoption application, parental reasonableness in withholding consent, welfare interests and the right to family life.

  

  Abstract:

  The article provides information on a court case in Northern Ireland involving adoption application, parental reasonableness in withholding consent, welfare interests and the right to family life. It also focuses on Article 18 of the Northern Ireland Adoption Order 1987 and Article 8 of the European Convention. It concerns a Trust application for an order freeing for adoption two more...

  International Classification:

  Legal or care issues

  Categories:

  adoption application

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Adoption & Fostering, Vol: 30 Page: 74-79 2006
  Kerry O'Halloran

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• 5.   The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 and the Magistrates Courts (Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995) Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996: the powers of a resident magistrate; role of the Official Solicitor; the status of a guardian ad litem

  This article discussed the powers of a resident magistrate; role of the Official Solicitor; the status of a guardian ad litem

  

  Abstract:

  Focuses on a legal case on the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 and the Magistrates Courts (Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995) Rule (Northern Ireland) 1996 that addressed the powers of a resident magistrate, role of the Official Solicitor, the status of a guardian ad litem, disclosure rights and duties, and the bearing, if any, of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998. more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Adoption & Fostering, Vol: 30 Page: 77-80 2006 Spring2006
  Kerry O'Halloran

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• 6.   The Participation Rights of Looked After Children in their Health Care: A Critical Review of the Research

  This article discusses the importance of "looked after" children participating in their own health care and presents research into rates and types of participation

  

  Abstract:

  The article discusses the importance of "looked after" children participating in their own health care and presents research into rates and types of participation. "Looked after" children are at higher risk for physical and mental health problems. Great Britain's amended Children's Act of 2004 requires that "looked after" children be afforded the right to more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  International Journal of Children's Rights, Vol: 14 Page: 77-95 2006
  Karen Winter

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