Public law update: Relinquished babies

Public law update: Relinquished babies

June 22, 2020

In this family law webinar, Michael Jones gives a public law update on babies relinquished for adoption.

About the speaker

Michael Jones

Michael practices in the area of Family law in relation to children and in the Court of Protection. He has particular experience in cases involving the deprivation of liberty of children.

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