The WLR Daily case summaries
[2023] WLR(D) 413
Family Division
A Health Board v AZ and others (Termination of Pregnancy: Guidance)
[2023] EWHC 2517 (Fam)
2023 Sept 4; Oct 11
Arbuthnot J
Children— Medical treatment— Best interests— Rape resulting in pregnancy of 11-year-old — Health board applying for declaration that termination in child’s best interests— Whether child “Gillick” competent— Whether declaration to be granted— Guidance on proper approach to such applications—
Abortion Act 1967 (c 87), s 1
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FPR 2010 Pt 12, PD12E, para 3.1