 A new law covering foreign adoptions is also being introduced |
Jersey's new children's law has been hailed as a major step forward in the protection of the island's youngsters. The law will come into force next month after receiving final approval in the States on Thursday.
The law, originally passed in 2002, is the biggest advance in child protection laws for more than 30 years.
Senator Stuart Syvret, President of Health and Social Services, said it will put children at the centre of all welfare concerns from 1 August.
Cross-border adoption
It will give fathers and mothers equal rights when it comes to access and custody and also covers arrangements for care homes and private fostering.
New laws will also be introduced on 1 August to make it easier for islanders to adopt a child from another country.
Jersey has signed up to the Hague Convention on Adoption, aimed at regulating cross-border adoption in the interests of the child.
It also means people living in Jersey temporarily, but with a permanent address in the UK, can adopt more easily.
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