The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) came into effect on 20 January 2026. It requires 25 categories of specified professionals from the social welfare, education, and healthcare sectors to report suspected cases of serious child abuse. Failure to comply may result in criminal prosecution. The commencement of this Ordinance marks an important milestone in Hong Kong’s child protection legal framework.

Pending further development of this area of law through judicial decisions and evolving professional practices, this Annotated Legislation seeks to assist readers in gaining a better understanding of the Ordinance’s provisions and their practical implications.

Cretney and Probert’s Family Law provides a clear and detailed account of this core area of law. As part of the Textbook Series, the work sets out a clear framework and seeks to explain the intricacies of the law as clearly as possible, without sacrificing the detail that is required for a proper understanding of the subject. Provides students with guidance on all the major themes and principles of family law Sets issues in their social and historical context showing students how the law has developed and its modern social significance Includes discussion of key debates and policy developments Mirrors the structure of a traditional family law course for ease of use during studies Uses cases, references and explanatory narrative to support the text New to the 11th Edition: Key legislative changes include the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Act 2019, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, and the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022. A new chapter on Cohabitation.

This essential title has long been the most comprehensive examination of all the rules in primary and secondary legislation relating to children’s hearings in Scotland. The book is a step-by-step procedural guide to the entire system, from the bringing of the child to an initial hearing, through procedure at the hearing itself, to potential outcomes and appeals. Our expert author, Professor Norrie, deals in detail with the mechanisms for challenging grounds of referral before the Sheriff Court, Sheriff Appeal Court and the Court of Session. The combination of extensive coverage and academic insight alongside practical guidance on recognised situations ensures that this is the complete resource for legal practitioners, local authorities, children’s reporters and panel members.