F (Children), Re

F (Children), Re

The trial judge's findings were open to him on the evidence, sufficiently explained, and justified the orders made. The appeal was dismissed as the reasoning met the required standard.

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Parties
Appellant: Miss C; Respondent: Local Authority; Respondent: Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Fact Finding, Appeal, Witness Credibility
Family Law Child Contact Fact Finding Appeal Witness Credibility

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Parties

Miss C

Appellant

Local Authority

Respondent

Guardian

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's fact-finding judgment was sufficiently reasoned
  2. 2 Whether the judge properly assessed witness credibility
  3. 3 Whether the judge's findings justified the suspension of direct contact

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's findings were open to him on the evidence, sufficiently explained, and justified the orders made. The appeal was dismissed as the reasoning met the required standard.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application refused
  • Direct contact remains suspended