Hearings
England & Wales
28 Apr 2023 [2023] EWCA Civ 465; [2023] 1 WLR 3348; [2024] 1 All ER 900; [2023] 2 FLR 1206; [2023] WLR(D) 201, CA (Peter Jackson, Nicola Davies, Elisabeth Laing LJJ)
In re J (Children)
Subject Matter
CHILDREN — Care proceedings — Fact-finding hearing — Local authority seeking reopening of fact-finding outcome in respect of alleged sexual assault on child — Proper test for reopening findings of fact in children’s cases
[2023] EWCA Civ 465; [2023] 1 WLR 3348; [2024] 1 All ER 900; [2023] 2 FLR 1206; [2023] WLR(D) 201, CA
Commentary
Becket Chambers
When can findings of fact be re-opened?
Case comment