Tag: Relationship between a child and an ICL

Professional Relationship between a Child and Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) The child has a right to establish a professional relationship with Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL). In considering any views expressed by the child and the steps to be taken in a matter the ICL is to be aware: that each child will have different emotional, cognitive and intellectual developmental levels, family structures, family dynamics, sibling relationships, religious and cultural backgrounds; and that children are vulnerable to external pressures when caught...