Between August 1979 and May 1980, the Law Reform Commission published three sets of tentative proposals concerning child custody and child civil rights. The 20 specific final recommendations in this report (mostly pertaining to the Infants Act) would implement the Commission’s earlier findings and recommendations. This report also includes a comment on the proposed Children’s Rights Act.
Publications by Key Term: custody
Tentative Proposals for Custody Law Reform, Part II: Procedures and Support Services May 1980
This report looks at support services available in family law courts and how innovative approaches can be integrated into the court system. Procedural mechanisms must be implemented to give legal reforms proper effect.
Custody Law Reform, Part I – Substantive Law: Tentative Proposals Aug 1979
Saskatchewan has adopted a number of changes to The Infants Act to modernize and codify best practices for the courts in adjudicating custody disputes. The Commission recommends that the legislature make explicit the rationale for these amendments to make them more effective. The Commission outlines specific recommendations for improvement and guiding principles for further reform.