text: cases'wLre r resP°aaibility is transferred to local authorities in cases here it is considered that children risk coming to harm. Contact locIl^uJhoritv TB fildren.should continue when a child is in the care of a local authority, as long as it is not detrimental to the interests of the CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 67 302. Part V covers the emergency protection of children. Children at risk of "significant harm" may be made the subject of an "emergency protection order", and it is intended that there will be a balance between the need to protect children from harm and the need to allow parents to challenge any court action. Police may apply for an emergency protection order on behalf of a local authority. Authorities are to be required to investigate cases thoroughly and for other authorities to provide assistance in this task. Review of child care law in Scotland 303. In Scotland, a separate review of child care law is currently at an advanced stage. The review body was appointed by the Secretary of State in October 1987 to identify options for change in child care law which would simplify and improve arrangements for protecting children at risk and caring for children and families. The final report is expected in spring 1990. Northern Ireland 304. In Northern Ireland, the law relating to children and their families is also being revised and account is being taken of recent legislative changes which have been effected in the rest of the United Kingdom and of the proposals contained in the Children Bill. Illegitimacy 305. The United Kingdom has taken steps to remove nearly all legal discrimination against children whose parents were not married to each other at the time of the child's birth. The only exceptions now relate to titles of 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the laws and policies related to the protection of children in the United Kingdom, including the transfer of responsibility to local authorities, emergency protection orders, and the removal of legal discrimination against children born out of wedlock. This suggests that the text is primarily focused on social welfare and protection of vulnerable groups, which is typically a responsibility of government agencies and public services.