In re K (Infants)

Subject Matter

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

[1963] Ch 381; [1965] AC 201; [1962] 3 WLR 1517; [1962] 3 WLR 752; [1963] 3 WLR 408

INFANT — Ward of court — Paramount interest of infant — Whether overriding natural justice — Judicial or administrative process

[1965] AC 201; [1963] 3 WLR 408

NATURAL JUSTICE — Opportunity to meet charge — Disclosure of evidence — Right of party to see and challenge all information put before judge — Ward of court — Confidential report by Official Solicitor

[1963] Ch 381; [1965] AC 201; [1962] 3 WLR 1517; [1963] 3 WLR 408

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

[1963] Ch 381; [1965] AC 201; [1962] 3 WLR 1517; [1963] 3 WLR 408

Appellate History

Commentary

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Admissibility of Hearsay under the 1995 Act 53.2