Children

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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

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

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

Clarke closes child abuse 'loophole'

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

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

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

Indirect discrimination against men over child tax credit is justified

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

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

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