Cases
C (Child Arrangements Orders; Domestic Abuse; Child Focused Court)
29th September 2026
Court
In The Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Practice Areas
Barbara Mills KC and Charlotte Baker have prepared written submissions on behalf of Rights of Women in the first “Pathfinder” case, which is before the Court of Appeal today. They were instructed by Jenny Beck KC (Hon) and Rebecca Pantelli at Beck Fitzgerald.
The case will involve consideration of how allegations of domestic abuse are dealt with in Pathfinder cases, especially those which are returning to court following previous orders having been made.
To read the full judgment click here.
Baroness Barbara Mills KC of Greenwich, KC
Charlotte Baker
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