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The Supreme Court’s ruling in AGNI
Jacqui Thomas KC and Chloe Lee examine the repercussions for practitioners – including in relation to cases involving children – of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on deprivation of liberty and valid consent.
Applying for permission not to notify family members of child’s birth
The High Court recently permitted a local authority not to notify the mother’s family or the unknown biological father of the child’s birth and intended adoption, in light of exceptional social, cultural, and psychological risks. Judith Pepper explains why.
Inflicted or accidental injuries
Victoria Ludwig examines a recent Family Court case which concerned a fact-finding hearing within care proceedings arising from the death of a young child, Z, aged two and a half, who sustained head injuries whilst in the sole care of the mother.
Withholding the identity of professionals from parents in care proceedings
Jack Sheard looks at the outcome of a case that concerned a highly unusual application – withholding the names of social workers and other professionals involved in the case from the parents whose child was the subject of care proceedings under the Children Act 1989.
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Family Law Week Webinar - Financial Remedies Update
In this webinar for Family Law Week, Siân Smith explores the most recent developments in financial remedies case law and procedure over the last 12 months.
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