An extensive reference list including:
The following is a chronological list (most recent first) of legislation of relevance to social workers. Although not exhaustive, it provides a guide to important laws in this jurisdiction.
Child and Family
Adoption Bill 2009 [add]
Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009
Childcare (Amendment) Bill 2009
Health Act 2008
Health Act 2007
Childcare (Amendment) Act 2007
Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007
Health (Amendment) Act 2005
Health Act 2004
Education Act, 1998
Ombudsman for Children Act 2002
Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act 2002
Children Act 2001
Protection of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000
Children First Guidelines 1999
Adoption Acts 1998, 1991, 1988, 1976, 1964,1952.
Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998
Parental Leave Act 1998
Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998
Domestic Violence Act 1996
Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996
Child Care (Placement of Children in Foster Care) Regulations 1995
Child Care (Placement of Children with Relatives) Regulations 1995
Child Care (Placement of Children in Residential Care) Regulations 1995
Family Law Act 1995
Maintenance Act 1994
Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act 1991
Child Care Act 1991
Status of Children Act 1987
Guardianship of Infants Act 1964
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Criminal justice
Institutional Child Abuse Bill 2009
Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009
Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009
Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008
Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008
Prisons Act 2007
International Criminal Court Act 2006
Criminal Justice Act 2006, 07
Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006 (amended 2007)
Sex Offenders Act 2001
Criminal Justice Act 1999
Courts Service Act 1998
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997
Criminal Law (Incest Proceedings) Act 1995
Criminal Justice Acts 1993, 1994
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993
Criminal Justice (Community Service Order) 1985
Misuse of Drugs Act 1984, 1977
Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981
Criminal Law Act 1976
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Mental health
Mental Health Act 2008
Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
Mental Health Act 2001
White Paper on Mental Health 1995
Green Paper on Mental Health 1992
Mental Treatment Act 1945
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Anti-discrimination
Civil Partnership Bill 2009
Equality Act 2004
Immigration Act 2004
Irish Nationality & Citizenship Act 2001
Equal Status Act 2000
Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000
Immigration Act 1999
Employment Equality Act 1998
Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998
Refugee Act 1996
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Social security
Social Welfare Act 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999,
1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2009, 2008, 2007
Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Act 2006
Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993
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Disability
Citizens Information Act 2007
Disability Act 2005
Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004
Disabilities Bill 2002
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Education
Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004
Education Act 1998
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Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act 2003
Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003
Freedom of Information Act 1997
Data Protection Act 1989
Data Protection (Social work) Regulations 1989
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Miscellaneous
Medical Practitioners Act 2007
Citizens Information Act 2007
Employment Permits Act 2006
Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2006
Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005
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