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Adoption proceedings, identity and an accidental disclosure
Graeme Bentley considers a recent High Court decision on a local authority’s attempt to withhold information from birth parents in adoption proceedings, and the questions local authority lawyers need to keep in mind when seeking permission for non-disclosure.
Family Group Decision-Making before care proceedings
Naomi De Silva explains why - in relation to Family Group Decision-Making - 'offer made' won’t be enough and sets out what councils should evidence.
An important post-AGNI decision: The case of BM
James Wood sets out the key takeaways from a recent Court of Protection ruling on whether a 16-year-old boy was being deprived of his liberty.
Children Law Update - Autumn 2026
Michael Jones KC looks at the latest judgments of interest children law practitioners.
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