Index card In re CS (A Child)

In re CS (A Child)

Hearings

England & Wales

18 Mar 2019 [2019] EWHC 634 (Fam); [2019] 1 WLR 4286; [2019] 2 FLR 580; [2019] WLR (D) 216, Fam D (Williams J)

Additional names

CS v SBH (Appeal FPR 16.5: Sufficiency of Child's Understanding)

Subject Matter

CHILDREN — Family proceedings — Representation — Order made in private law family proceedings involving child — Child instructing own solicitor to appeal order without approval from appointed guardian — Whether appeal continuation of first instance proceedings — Whether solicitor or court to determine child’s competence to instruct solicitor — Factors relevant to determination — FPR r 16.6

[2019] EWHC 634 (Fam); [2019] 1 WLR 4286; [2019] 2 FLR 580; [2019] WLR (D) 216, Fam D

Commentary

Transparency Project
CS v SBH: a child’s competence to appoint her own lawyer Case comment

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