In re B (Children) (Care Proceedings: Standard of Proof) (CAFCASS intervening)

Subject Matter

CHILDREN — Care proceedings — Threshold conditions — Allegations of sexual and physical abuse of older stepchildren by father — Whether threshold condition that younger children likely to suffer significant harm satisfied — Whether necessary for court to be satisfied that more likely than not that children likely to suffer significant harm — Judge's duty — Whether standard of proof balance of probabilities — Whether necessary for same judge to hear entire proceedings — Children Act 1989, s 31 (2)

[2008] UKHL 35; [2009] AC 11; [2008] 3 WLR 1; [2008] 4 All ER 1; [2008] 2 FLR 141, HL(E)

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Facts in Issue F1.1

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Facts Open to Proof - Facts in issue 49.2

Burden and Standard of Proof - Legal burden 49.35

Burden and Standard of Proof - Standard of proof 49.41

Weight to be Given to Hearsay Evidence 53.13

Conduct of the Trial - Deciding the case 61.49