Search Results for: Boarding-Out of Children Regulations 1955

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In re D (Infants): CA 1970

D was in the care of a local authority. Wardship proceedings were under way. At first instance, Whitfor J had granted an order that the authority should disclose their records held under the 1955 Regulations. The authority appealed. Held: The appeal succeeded. The records were privileged from disclosure, though in exceptional situations, an order might … Continue reading In re D (Infants): CA 1970

Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council: SC 18 Oct 2017

The claimant had been abused as a child by foster parents with whom she had been placed by the respondent authority. The court was now asked, the Council not having been negligent, were they in any event liable having a non-delegable duty of care with accompanying vicarious liability? Held: The appeal succeeded (Lord Hughes dissenting). … Continue reading Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council: SC 18 Oct 2017