Children

Articles

2 Jul 2012

CAFCASS failures to appoint guardians do not breach children's rights

The question is not one of desirability but one of statutory duty, appeal judges say

29 Jun 2012

Clarke closes child abuse 'loophole'

Act follows private members bill introduced by Conservative MP Sir Paul Beresford

21 Jun 2012

Judges reminded to correctly assess right to family life in extradition cases

Children's rights 'a primary' consideration where their interests are indirectly affected

18 May 2012

Indirect discrimination against men over child tax credit is justified

System directing funds at household where child principally lives deemed most effective

16 Apr 2012

The new position on costs for infant approvals is unwelcome

The Court of Appeal's decision on the cost of hearings in infant approval cases will have severe consequences for children, the Bar and county courts, says Lucy McCormick

10 Apr 2012

Children update

As the courts are getting to grips with new family models, Noel Arnold reviews how they approach the protection of children's interests

27 Mar 2012

Lords reject proposals to replace legal aid for children with CFAs

The government suffered another battering over the legal aid bill in the lords this afternoon as peers endorsed a series of amendments to bring all children cases back into scope.

19 Mar 2012

Male friend can be third parent to lesbian couple's child

Judges considering applications for parenting arrangements between same-sex couples and third-party sperm donors should place the child's interest first and look at each case on its own merits, the Court of Appeal has ruled.