Social work education and training is becoming ever more rigorous. Entrants to the profession need a clear understanding of the law as it affects social work practice when working with clients. Providing source materials in relation to work with children, community care, mental health, and the criminal justice system, this book sets out extracts from key statutes, regulations, cases, government guidance, and journal articles. Materials are contextualised and linked with the authors' own commentary. The statutory framework governing social work, together with materials on human rights and discrimination are included.