M (A Child: Intermediaries) – Premature Codification and Its Impact: How High Court Decisions Shaped Legal Guidance on Intermediaries

Hazel Samuriwo,  Family law Barrister at 42 BR Barristers, examines the recent court of appeal decision M (A Child: Intermediaries) [2025] EWCA Civ 440 (10 April 2025) which clarifies the principles governing the appointment of intermediaries in family proceeding. This article highlights the risks of premature codification stemming from High Court decisions that have not undergone Court of Appeal review, the implications for vulnerable parties in family proceedings, and the corrective role of appellate oversight. ​