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The new PD27A: a step change in Family Court bundle and document management
Ashley Lord breaks down the revised Practice Direction 27A, which is now in force, marking a major shift in how bundles are managed across the Family Court. The update brings stricter rules, clearer structure, and a strong emphasis on high‑quality e‑bundles.
DOLS and Under 16s: Insights from Medway Council v A Father
The decision in Medway Council v A Father offers important guidance on the role of parental consent in cases where a child under 16 is subject to significant care‑related restrictions. It highlights how the courts approach deprivation of liberty for profoundly disabled children living at home as outlined by Graeme Bentley.
Removal from kinship care
A Family Court judge recently decided that a local authority’s removal of a six-year-old boy from his aunt’s care was wrongful. Eleanor Howard explains why and looks at the judge's decision on naming the council and the professionals involved.
Navigating the expansion of foster care
Sarah Erwin-Jones looks at the risks, opportunities and strategic solutions for local authorities when it comes to expansion of foster care.
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