The Weekly Law Reports
[1997] 3 WLR 1
[FAMILY DIVISION]
In re B. (MINORS) (CARE PROCEEDINGS: ISSUE ESTOPPEL)
1996 Oct. 18;
Nov. 1
Nov. 1
Hale J.
Estoppel
— Per rem judicatam
— Issue estoppel
— Children's cases
— Finding of sexual abuse made against father in previous care proceedings
— Whether binding in subsequent care proceedings concerning different children
— Whether court having discretion to permit issue to be tried afresh