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The Children Act

In so important a matter,there can be no sheltering behind the couple of monthsthat...

In so important a matter,
there can be no sheltering behind the couple of months
that separate him from his 18th birthday

Full Transcript

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In so important a matter, there can be no sheltering
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behind the couple of months that separate him
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from his 18th birthday.
Duration
8 seconds
Views
33
Timestamp in Movie
00:37:48
Uploaded
Jun 26, 2025
Genres
drama
Production
FilmNation Entertainment,BBC Film,Toledo Productions

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Movie Summary

As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle.
It's clear that Adam has a full grasp - The Children Act 00:08
It's clear that Adam has a full grasp
It is a patient's basic right, protected by common law, - The Children Act 00:08
It is a patient's basic right, protected by common law,
I submit My Lady should not be tempted - The Children Act 00:09
I submit My Lady should not be tempted
Given the unique circumstances of this case, - The Children Act 00:09
Given the unique circumstances of this case,
I need to know if he understands his situation - The Children Act 00:09
I need to know if he understands his situation
I'll go now to Adam's bedside in the company of his guardian. - The Children Act 00:04
I'll go now to Adam's bedside in the company of hi...
I'll give judgement in open court when I return, - The Children Act 00:05
I'll give judgement in open court when I return,
She's not working to our deadline. - The Children Act 00:04
She's not working to our deadline.
- Hi, Marina. Good to see you. - You OK? Nice to see you. - The Children Act 00:05
- Hi, Marina. Good to see you. - You OK? Nice to see you.
This is Mrs Justice Maye. Very high up. Here to see young Adam. - The Children Act 00:04
This is Mrs Justice Maye. Very high up. Here to see young Ad...
(Marina) I'll let him know you're coming, My Lady. - The Children Act 00:05
(Marina) I'll let him know you're coming, My Lady.
He's made up his mind, like living for his principles. - The Children Act 00:05
He's made up his mind, like living for his principles.
The judge has come to see me. I knew it. - The Children Act 00:04
The judge has come to see me. I knew it.
My Lady. Oh, that's fantastic. - The Children Act 00:05
My Lady. Oh, that's fantastic.
You know, I told Marina, and Donna, the sister, - The Children Act 00:06
You know, I told Marina, and Donna, the sister,
And they all said, 'No, no, - The Children Act 00:07
And they all said, 'No, no,
Underneath their clothes, people are sheep. - The Children Act 00:04
Underneath their clothes, people are sheep.
So you've come to change my mind. - The Children Act 00:04
So you've come to change my mind.
Please, miss, set me on the path of righteousness. - The Children Act 00:05
Please, miss, set me on the path of righteousness.
I have to be sure you know what you're doing. - The Children Act 00:06
I have to be sure you know what you're doing.