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Court of Appeal held that “father” in the Children Act 1989 means the genetic father only, and birth registration alone does not confer parental responsibility on a non-father.
Tobin v The Welsh Ministers & Anor [2026] EWHC 171 (Admin) (30 January 2026)
High Court planning appeal dismissed after the judge held that the inspector had properly considered disability rights and gave adequate reasons for refusing permission for a porch.
Phillips v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2025] EWHC 2993 (Admin) (13 November 2025)
The High Court allowed a nurse’s appeal against NMC erasure, finding the panel overstated the seriousness of dishonesty and imposed a disproportionate sanction.
An interim payment on account of costs is a final, enforceable money judgment due on the date specified in the order. The claimants are entitled to enforce the charging order and seek an order for sale. Discretionary factors raised by the defendants do not outweigh the claimants' right to enforce, but a three-month period for payment or possession is allowed to balance the parties' interests.
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The appellant's conduct, if proved, would constitute an extradition offence under UK law by virtue of dealing in securities through a professional intermediary in the UK, satisfying s52 and s62(1)(c) Criminal Justice Act 1993. The District Judge's evaluation of the forum bar was correct and extradition was not barred in the interests of justice. The fresh evidence regarding the appellant's daughter's mental health did not tip the balance against extradition nor render it disproportionate under Article 8 ECHR.
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WZ, Re (Placement with Grandparents) [2024] EWFC 357 (B) (27 August 2024)
The Family Court refused care and placement orders, finding the children should live with their paternal grandparents under a special guardianship order.
Cichowicz v District Court in Bydgoszcz [2024] EWHC 1914 (Admin) (06 June 2024)
High Court extradition appeal allowed in part: extradition was refused for the serious bodily injury allegation but upheld for the forged ID offence.
E & H, Re (Care Orders) [2024] EWFC 49 (B) (05 March 2024)
The Family Court held that both children had suffered and were at risk of significant harm, and made care orders for long-term foster care.
The Upper Tribunal considered EEA deportation appeals, EUSS status, and human rights grounds, holding that appeal rights depend on residence status and the route of decision.
G & B, Re (Discharge of Special Guardianship Order) [2021] EWFC B6 (15 February 2021)
The court discharged a special guardianship order for G, allowing her return to her mother, but refused to discharge B’s order because removal risked harm.
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