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Poulter's claims are controversial. Recent court decisions cast further doubt on their legitmacy.
Poulter's claims are controversial. Recent court decisions cast further doubt on their legitmacy.
===Children Act 1989===


Parliament in 1989 passed the [[Children Act 1989]]. This is a very extensive act to provide for the care, welfare and protection of persons under 18 years of age. The Children Act 1989 introduced the legal term ''significant harm''.<ref>{{REFweb
Parliament in 1989 passed the [[Children Act 1989]]. This is a very extensive act to provide for the care, welfare and protection of persons under 18 years of age. The Children Act 1989 introduced the legal term ''significant harm''.<ref>{{REFweb