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Public Children Law: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Advice for Your Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 of the Biggest Legal Challenges facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Flight King’s Counsel
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Additional clips from Public Children Law on-demand conference
Damian Woodward-Carlton KC on Expert evidence
Susan Grocott KC on Scott Schedules
Richard Hadley KC on Coercive control
Shiva Ancliffe KC on Post-adoption contact
Brendan Roche KC on Deprivation of liberty
Frances Heaton KC on Re W assessments
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On-demand clip
So you know what to expect from the recorded conference, here is a clip of Andrew Bagchi KC.
Andrew is answering the question: What is realistic and achievable when contesting or defending threshold statements for (1) Special Guardianship Orders and (2) Supervision Orders in light of new guidance?
Programme
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Re W assessments
How do you deal with and curtail problems with young people giving evidence, including Re W assessments, and the factors the courts will consider?
Answered by Frances Heaton KC
Frances is “an extraordinarily good advocate with fantastic cross-examination and people skills”. She is in high demand for very complex public law children proceedings.
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Threshold statements
What is realistic and achievable when contesting or defending threshold statements for (1) Special Guardianship Orders and (2) Supervision Orders in light of new guidance?
Answered by Andrew Bagchi KC
Andrew is an "outstanding children silk with a fantastic ability to analyse parents’ motives and behaviour." He routinely appears in highly sensitive and difficult cases.
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Coercive control
In terms of coercive control, how are different court centres applying the guidance set out in H-N and with what impact on practice and client advice?
Answered by Richard Hadley KC
Richard is known for handling the most sensitive care proceedings. “He is a master tactician and legal mind, always thinking two or three moves ahead of his opponents.”
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Scott Schedules
What is the future role of Scott Schedules following judicial criticism of their value and alternative approaches?
Answered by Susan Grocott KC
Susan is "a fabulous advocate and leader for children matters." "She rapidly distils complex information to the essential arguments." She sits as a Deputy High Court Judge.
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Deprivation of Liberty
What counts and what will sway the court in Deprivation of Liberty applications following the spate of recent cases?
Answered by Brendan Roche KC
Brendan is "a fantastic silk, succinct and unflappable. His advocacy is distinctive and highly effective, and he is a towering presence in court." He sits as a Recorder.
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Post-adoption contact
In borderline cases, what tips the balance when applying for post-adoption contact with parents, siblings, other family members, and friends?
Answered by Shiva Ancliffe KC
Shiva specialises in non-accidental injury, serious sexual abuse, adoption, and factitious illness. “She is incredibly impressive and leaves no stone unturned.”
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Expert evidence
What happens when an expert doesn't meet the necessary standards and is heavily criticized by a judge - and what are the consequences for other cases in which that expert is instructed?
Answered by Damian Woodward-Carlton KC
Damian is "an exceptional advocate - incredibly robust and persuasive." Recent cases include allegations of supporting terrorism and family members travelling to Syria.