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Care Proceedings involving EU Nationals
The President gave judgment on 14th January 2014 in which he gives important guidance on issues of jurisdiction and the involvement of Consulate of the Member State of the EU National. David Williams QC’s commentary on the case can be found on his Blog. The judgment is can be read by clicking here
In the matter of L-C
The Supreme Court has handed down judgment in the Matter of L-C. The judgment provides further clarification in relation to the evaluation of the habitual residence of children and the circumstances in which children should be joined to 1980 Hague Convention proceedings.
Andrew Powell
Andrew Powell started his Pegasus Scholarship last week at a boutique law firm in Los Angeles specialising in surrogacy and fertility law. To follow his blog click here
Chambers 100 List
Congratulations to Charles Hale & Justine Johnston who have both made the Chambers 100 List.
The Chambers Bar 100 ranks the top barristers practising at the Bar of England and Wales. To be shortlisted, these barristers must be ranked in Bands One or Two or as ‘Star Individuals’ in a key area of law in The Chambers UK Bar Guide.
Cyrus Larizadeh
Cyrus Larizadeh is giving a talk to 8 Local Authorities in the Midlands today. The talk is on “Sexual Abuse evidence, fact finding and assessment” A copy of the notes can be downloaded here