25 Sep 2019 [2019] EWHC 2475 (Fam); [2020] 1 FLR 253, Fam D (Sir Andrew McFarlane P)
15 Jun 2020 [2020] EWCA Civ 731; [2020] Fam 411; [2020] 3 WLR 742; [2021] 1 All ER 396; [2020] 2 FLR 987; [2020] WLR (D) 345, CA (Ryder, King, Hickinbottom LJJ)
CHILDREN — Orders relating to children — Female genital mutilation protection order
[2019] EWHC 2475 (Fam); [2020] 1 FLR 253, Fam D
CHILDREN — Orders relating to children — Female genital mutilation protection order — Secretary of State refusing mother’s application for asylum based on risk to daughter of genital mutilation if removed from United Kingdom — First-tier Tribunal dismissing appeal finding no such risk arising — Local authority applying to Family Court for female genital mutilation protection order — Whether tribunal’s prior assessment of risk starting point for Family Court’s determination — Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (c 31), Sch 2, para 1
[2020] EWCA Civ 731; [2020] Fam 411; [2020] 3 WLR 742; [2021] 1 All ER 396; [2020] 2 FLR 987; [2020] WLR (D) 345, CA
Secretary of State for the Home Department v Suffolk County Council [2019] EWHC 2475 (Fam); [2020] 1 FLR 253, Fam D
Decision of Sir Andrew McFarlane P affirmed
Secretary of State for the Home Department v Suffolk County Council [2020] EWCA Civ 731; [2020] Fam 411; [2020] 3 WLR 742; [2021] 1 All ER 396; [2020] 2 FLR 987; [2020] WLR (D) 345, CA
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