H (A Child), Re

H (A Child), Re

The judge's pre-hearing discussion with counsel did not breach Article 6 or natural justice, and the judge properly considered all relevant welfare factors, including the child's wishes and feelings, in determining contact arrangements.

Parties
Appellant: Father; First Respondent: Mother; Second Respondent: William (the child) by his Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Contact Arrangements, Welfare of the Child, Case Management, Natural Justice
Family Law Child Contact Arrangements Welfare of the Child Case Management Natural Justice

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Parties

Father

Appellant

Mother

First Respondent

William (the child) by his Guardian

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge's pre-hearing discussion with counsel breached Article 6 rights
  2. 2 Whether the judge considered all relevant welfare factors in altering contact arrangements

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's pre-hearing discussion with counsel did not breach Article 6 or natural justice, and the judge properly considered all relevant welfare factors, including the child's wishes and feelings, in determining contact arrangements.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; original contact arrangements as determined by the judge below to stand.