A Local Authority v A Mother clarifies when public bodies can be named in FII cases. Learn how the court weighed Articles 8 and 10 in allowing identification.
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Threshold Findings and Final Orders at IRH: Key Lessons from Re D
Re D clarifies that non‑engagement can’t prove threshold at IRH. Learn why judicial scrutiny of threshold findings matters and how to prepare Re A‑compliant evidence.
Appealing the outcome of a fact-finding hearing in care proceedings
Graeme Bentley examines the implications for local authorities and children’s services practitioners of a recent Court...
Celebrating Sophie Payne: Best Family Law Paralegal 2025
Our colleague Sophie Payne took home the award for Best Family Law Paralegal at the CILEX National Paralegal Awards in...
DOLS and the Young Offender: Care or Custody?
In Re: Jake [2025] EWHC 2230 (Fam), the High Court refused a Local Authority’s application for deprivation of liberty safeguards, finding that licence conditions and the Youth Offending Team already provided sufficient oversight. The case highlights the fine line between care and custody in managing young offenders.
Fact-finding in care proceedings: lessons from G (A Child)
In G (A Child), the Court of Appeal stressed proportionality – fact-finding is not automatic, only justified where linked to present risk.
From Foster Care to Legal Advocate: The inspiring journey of Sophie Payne
Meet Sophie, a remarkable individual whose journey from the care system to becoming a dedicated member of Invicta...
Kent Family Justice Board Child Care Conference 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the Kent Family Justice Board Child Care Conference, hosted by Invicta Law, taking place...
Case Commentary: Court of Appeal decision in Re: N
In the matter of Re: N (A Child) (Care Order: Welfare Evaluation) [2024] EWCA Civ 938, 2024 WL 03625505, the Court of...
Championing child welfare: A partnership approach to Child Protection
This blog explores how the Child Protection team at Invicta Law, with extensive experience and deep roots in the...
Christine Harvey joins Principal Solicitor team
We are delighted to introduce Christine Harvey, recently appointed as Principal Solicitor on the Child Protection...
Kirstine Hidalgo Souto appointed Joint Head of Child Protection
Invicta Law is thrilled to announce Kirstine Hidalgo Souto’s appointment as Joint Head of Child Protection, working...