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Children in Public Law: Recent Case Developments and Practical Guidance (24th April 2025)
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Hazel Samuriwo & Ann Osborne
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24th April, 12.30pm-1.30pm
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Join Hazel Samuriwo, and Ann Osborne, barristers at 42BR Barristers for an update on recent developments in case law and guidance relevant to children in public family law.
This session will cover significant cases from July 2024 to April 2025, focusing on the following key themes:
- Adoption cases, encompassing topics such as post-adoption contact, adoption support, and challenges related to placement or adoption orders. Relevant decisions will include R & C (Adoption or Fostering) [2024], X and Y, Re (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2025], A v R Local Authority & Anor [2024] among others.
- Care orders, and welfare evaluation
- Interface between public law and other areas including the Mental Health Act, Immigration and International law
- Designation
- Disclosure
- PD updates, including consideration of the draft PD27A on court bundles
- PLO relaunch
Time will be allocated for delegate questions at the end of the webinar and access to the webinar and slides will be provided following the webinar.
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Presenters
Hazel Samuriwo is a dedicated barrister at 42BR Barristers specialising in children’s law, particularly public law proceedings. ​​ She has extensive experience from her previous in-house roles with local authorities. ​ Hazel is known for her commitment to justice, having worked with Citizens Advice Bureaux and the Free Representation Unit, and continues to represent clients on a pro bono basis through Advocate. ​ She was nominated for the 2024 Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year award and is skilled in handling sensitive cases involving vulnerable clients. ​ Hazel provides insightful case summaries and articles on a wide array of topics, encompassing all aspects of children law. ​​ Her work covers issues pertinent to parents, local authorities, procedural developments, high-profile cases, and leading judgments, ensuring comprehensive coverage and expert analysis for both lay and professional clients. ​
Ann Osborne is a family law barrister at 42BR Barristers practicing exclusively in Family Law. Described as a ‘very impressive advocate’ who is ‘quick to grasp complex issues’, her practice involves complex public and private law Children Act matters. Ann is ranked as a Leading Junior in the Legal 500 2025.
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