Case Studies Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What topic does the case of William and Jane (2010) (NSWSC)
A
Adoption - Same-sex marriage
2
Q
What was the decision made in William and Jane (2010)(NSWSC)?
A
The judge stated that there should be no special tests or cautious attitudes towards same-sex couples wishing to adopt. It does not affect the best interests of the child.
3
Q
Case study relating to a child’s rights surrounding medical treatment and consent?
A
Gillick v. West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority (1985) 1 All ER 533 (UK)
Mrs Gillick, a Catholic mother of five girls, was upset by a hospitals contraceptive advice to girls under the age of 16.
