The Weekly Law Reports
[1962] 3 WLR 1517
[COURT OF APPEAL.]
In re K. (INFANTS).
1962 July 25,
26,
27;
Oct. 30.
Oct. 30.
Upjohn, Davies and Russell L.JJ.
Infant
— Ward of court
— Evidence
— Confidential reports
— Statements by guardian ad litem
— Official Solicitor
— Disclosure
— Whether parties entitled to disclosure
— Right of court to see child or parents privately
— Purpose and practice.
Natural Justice
— Opportunity to meet charge
— Disclosure of evidence
— Right of party to see and challenge all information put before 1518judge
— Ward of court
— Confidential report by Official Solicitor
— Fundamental concept of British justice.
Official Solicitor
— History and functions
— Statement by
— Whether on oath
— Discretion of judge
— Confidential report
— Need for disclosure to parties
— Guardian ad litem of ward of court.