Law is a core subject of the social work degree & this title introduces students to the complexities & challenges of this subject. Now in its fifth edition this well-established book looks at how the law in England & Wales interacts with key aspects of practice such as human rights mental health youth justice & community care. Fully-revised to include new information on youth justice this text is essential reading for all social work students. The implications of the Social Work Task Force & ongoing changes to social work practice are also discussed & reflected upon.