Judgment of Cobb J in which he imposes a custodial sentence and makes it clear that ‘Those who assist, materially assist, those who abduct children in this way, must also expect lengthy sentences from this court if they are found to be in contempt.’
Judgment of Mr Justice Cohen, sitting in the Court of Protection, making orders concerning ongoing treatment of a patient with a terminal illness
Two appeals against orders by judges refusing to stay separate but connected Schedule 1 proceedings and ToLATA proceedings in different English courts between the husband and the wife.
Judgment of Mrs Justice Roberts, in which she carefully considers, in the context of a Part III claim, contentions by the Applicant Wife that the Husband is the true absolute beneficial owner of three properties in central London and a yacht.
Local Authority application for a determination as to whether a placement of a 13 year old boy constituted a deprivation of liberty and if it did, for the court’s authorisation, by way of declaratory relief pursuant to the inherent jurisdiction.
Judgment of Hayden J in the Court of Protection in a case with a complex history in which His Lordship makes a number of interim decisions and recognises the need for public debate and further consideration as to “whether the MCA, by collateral declarations, is apt to limit the autonomy of individuals in spheres where they are capacitous”.
Sentencing hearing following successful committal application by the Wife against the Third and Fourth Respondents
Judgment concerning the alleged breach of an order for disclosure within “very long-running” financial remedy proceedings”
Judgment ordering the return of a child to Latvia in which a child was found to have acquired habitual residence in Latvia after approximately 4 months, previously having lived and been habitually resident in England – where the mother remained living – for four years.
Judgment of Cohen J approving the administration of a new and untested treatment for CJD in respect of a patient who had lost capacity to make his own informed decisions.
Hayden J scrutinises and reviews a “profoundly disturbing” case in which there had been a failure to achieve an appropriate placement for a child with a wide variety of challenging behaviours.
Judgment of Keehan, J at the final hearing in care proceedings in which His Lordship gave himself a revised Lucas direction.
A decision of Ms Justice Russell granting a declaration sought by an NHS Trust that it would be lawful and in the best interests of a two month old child for his treatment to be limited to palliative care.
Unsuccessful appeal by the mother against a fact finding hearing in private children proceedings, where Baker J provides a useful reminder of the law pertaining to domestic abuse cases, in particular the question of appeals arising from fact finding hearings
Care proceedings concerning two children which took 116 weeks to resolve largely because of the approach and delay in concurrent criminal proceedings. Sir James Munby gives helpful guidance about the engagement of the family court with other courts, agencies and public authorities.
Appeal in care proceedings involving rival SGO contenders: a foster carer and extended family members in Ghana. At first instance, the judge made a SGO to the foster carer. Appeal allowed.
