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The power of proof over suspicion in child care orders

The Court of Appeal (CoA) upheld the legal requirement that the permanent removal of children...

You must have the skills and knowledge to run a branch for your Representative visa to be approved

A recent ruling of the Court of Appeal (CoA) established a stringent interpretation of the...

Know your surrogate, as anonymity can confound adoption

Although ultimately granting a Parental Order, the High Court warned would-be parents against embarking on...

Prerogative power triumphs

The Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled that the Government's decision to implement a highly restricted...

When protecting a mother is more important than including a father

The High Court confirmed the limited grounds on which an appellate court may interfere with...

Deprivation of a British citizen’s status due to fraud

The Court of Appeal (CoA) strengthens the executive's power to deprive a naturalised British citizen...

The power of Parens Patriae in repatriating vulnerable children

The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case regarding the local authority (LA's) application to...

Court forces review of child refugee families’ reunion policy

The Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled that the Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Don’t vent your frustrations on social media and avoid litigation

The High Court's decision to dismiss this defamation claim serves as a critical example of...