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N, Re (Paternity: Unregulated Sperm Donor) [2026] EWHC 878 (Fam) (21 April 2026)
The court refused Mr Robert Albon’s declaration of parentage for a child conceived through unregulated sperm donation, finding public policy barred it.
The High Court refused Mr Albon’s paternity declaration over one child, holding that although paternity was proved, a declaration would be manifestly contrary to public policy.
The High Court granted multiple parental orders in surrogacy cases, authorised non-expenses payments, extended time limits where needed, and held welfare is paramount.
The defendant lawfully applied the correct legal tests, including the elevated protection and proportionality required by EU law, considered comparative rehabilitation and risk, and maintained lawful detention; no material public law error was established.
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The High Court recognised a Nigerian adoption of a child in England and Wales, applying the common law Valentine criteria and finding no public policy bar.
The Court of Appeal held that procuring foreign anti-suit relief to halt English claims is not criminal contempt on these facts, and allowed BHP’s appeal.
The Court of Appeal held it lacked jurisdiction to grant permission to appeal under Arbitration Act 1996 s.68(4), so K1’s application was dismissed.
K1 v B (No. 2) [2026] EWCA Civ 261 (13 March 2026)
The Court of Appeal held it had no jurisdiction to grant permission to appeal under s.68 of the Arbitration Act 1996, and dismissed K1's application.
High Court Part 8 claim to recognise and enforce Russian judgments about a post-nuptial agreement. Public policy, abuse of process, and natural justice objections failed.
Decisions to deport EU citizens with ILR for offences committed after Brexit constitute restrictions on residence rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. However, Article 20.2 of the Withdrawal Agreement allows deportation for such conduct solely under national legislation, and does not require an EU proportionality assessment or substantive safeguards from Chapter VI of the Citizens’ Rights Directive. Procedural safeguards from the Directive may apply only to the extent not inconsistent with Article 20.2. The appeals are dismissed on the proportionality ground, as the effect of the Withdrawal…
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