Judgment, published: 06/08/2014
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- Fact finding hearing in respect of 3 children and whether they should have direct contact with the father after mother made allegations of violence against her and another child. The allegations were found not to have been proved. The judgment concludes with a discussion of the conduct of the mother's solicitors. The judge made a wasted costs order against them, the judge saying that "the conduct of the mother's solicitors is so serious and so inexcusable that I find that they acted improperly and unreasonably. Further the conduct caused the father to incur unnecessary costs." Judgment, 05/03/2015, free
- Judgment from the President concerning the representation for LiP's and possible infringement of their article 6 and 8 rights if such representation is not publicly funded. The President said that 'there may be circumstances in which the court can properly direct that the cost of certain activities should be borne by HMCTS. I emphasise that (the provision of interpreters and translators apart) this is an order of last resort. No order of this sort should be made except by or having first consulted a High Court Judge or a Designated Family Judge.' Judgment, 06/08/2014, free
- The full report on the recommendations and observations on FR procedures, LiPs, standard orders and arbitration. News, 14/08/2014, free
Published: 06/08/2014
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