L (Children), Re

L (Children), Re

The trial judge did not err in preferring Dr Martin's evidence, properly considered unexplained causes, and gave cogent reasons for his findings. The appeal is dismissed as no fatal flaw in reasoning was found.

Parties
Appellant: Mother; First Respondent: Local Authority; Second Respondent: Mr Lamb; Third Respondent: Mr Finley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Care Proceedings, Expert Evidence, Child Deaths, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Child Protection Care Proceedings Expert Evidence Child Deaths Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Mother

Appellant

Local Authority

First Respondent

Mr Lamb

Second Respondent

Mr Finley

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in preferring the evidence of Dr Martin over other experts
  2. 2 Whether the judge wrongly elevated Dr Martin's evidence to decisive character
  3. 3 Whether the judge failed to properly consider unexplained causes of death

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge did not err in preferring Dr Martin's evidence, properly considered unexplained causes, and gave cogent reasons for his findings. The appeal is dismissed as no fatal flaw in reasoning was found.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed