Children

Articles

15 Oct 2012

Judges should 'think twice' before halting cross-examinations

Appeal judges warn that advocates may have better grasp of forensic realities

12 Oct 2012

Gay couple win parental orders in surrogacy ruling

High Court rules that Indian mother of twin boys 'cannot be found'

8 Oct 2012

Judge children's welfare 'by standards of 2012', Munby LJ says in Ultra-Orthodox ruling

Appeal judges back mother's choice of schools to ensure 'equality of opportunity'

22 Aug 2012

Update | Children: removal from care

Noel Arnold tackles the complex issues that arise when a child is removed from a parent's care

31 Jul 2012

Councils face fixed costs orders for non-compliance in care proceedings

Sanction part of wider plan to push cases through in 26 weeks

30 Jul 2012

Parents' consent could make all children confinement lawful

The latest rulings on ?the confinement of children suggest that even the most draconian decisions will be lawful ?if made with the ?parents' consent, ?says David Hewitt

25 Jul 2012

Simplifying adoption laws

With a growing number of would-be adopters and children in care, should adoption laws be simplified to make the process easier, asks Alec Samuels

25 Jul 2012

Councils not liable for costs of interveners in care proceedings, Supreme Court rules

Local authority could not be criticised for relying on allegations against grandparents