The Law Reports (Family Division)
[1985] Fam 60
[COURT OF APPEAL]
In re
M. (A MINOR) (WARDSHIP: JURISDICTION)
1984 Oct. 8,
9,
10;
Nov. 9
Nov. 9
Cumming-Bruce and Slade L.JJ.
Children and Young Persons
— Care proceedings
— Ward of court
— Restriction on Access
— Local authority proposing long-term fostering and termination of access with view to adoption
— Mother commencing wardship proceedings
— Jurisdiction of High Court
— Whether wardship jurisdiction to be exercised having regard to magistrates' powers
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Children Act 1975 (c. 72), s. 14 [1] (as amended by Adoption Act 1976 (Commencement) Order 1983 (S.I. 1983 No. 1946), Sch. 2, para. 8)
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Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), ss. 12B, 12C[2] (as added by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41), s. 6, Sch. 1, para. 1)
Children and Young Persons
— Care proceedings
— Guardian ad litem
— Duties of solicitor representing guardian
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Magistrates' Courts (Children and Young Persons) Rules 1970 (S.I. 1970 No. 1792 (L. 32)), r. 14A(6)(d) [3] (as amended by Magistrates' Courts (Children and Young Persons) (Amendment) Rules 1984 (S.I. 1984 No. 567), r.2, Sch., para. 2)