In re C (A Child) (HIV Testing)

Subject Matter

CHILDREN — Orders with respect to children — Specific issue order — Child born to HIV positive mother — Unanimous medical opinion in favour of testing child — Parents refusing consent — Whether child to be subjected to HIV test — Whether united views of parents representing child's best interests — Children Act 1989, s 1(1)(5)

[2000] Fam 48; [2000] 2 WLR 270