Adoption - Damian Woodward-Carlton QC, 42 Bedford Row
How willing is the court to allow wider family members to intervene late, challenge assessments and oppose an adoption order being made?
Allegations - Hannah Markham QC, 36 Family
How do you handle allegations made by children if there is no supporting evidence or the allegation is not repeated?
Placements - Amanda Weston QC, Garden Court Chambers
How are the courts practically dealing with unregistered and unregulated placements in light of recent legal developments?
DOL - Mark Twomey QC, Coram Chambers
Drawing on recent and live cases, what counts and would move a court when making a Deprivation of Liberty application?
Adoption
Is there any clarity on the involvement of adoptive parents in the applications and courts process? Whose application is it and what is required to persuade the court to dispense with parental consent?