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In re G (Children) (Residence: Making of order): CA 27 Jul 2005

The mother applied for but was refused, a residence order. The judge had questioned the need for an order, feeling that section 1(5) raised a presumption against making an order. Held: The appeal succeeded. There was no such presumption. The section asked the court only to ask itself whether an order would be better for … Continue reading In re G (Children) (Residence: Making of order): CA 27 Jul 2005

JA (Meaning of “Access Rights”): UTIAC 17 Apr 2015

UTIAC 1. Where the Immigration Rules are silent as to interpretation, it may be necessary to refer to the Children Act 1989 (as amended) and other family legislation in order to construe those parts of the Rules which provide a route to entry clearance or leave to remain as a parent. 2. ‘Access’ in the … Continue reading JA (Meaning of “Access Rights”): UTIAC 17 Apr 2015

JA (Meaning of Access Rights”): UTIAC 17 Apr 2015″

References: [2015] UKUT 225 (IAC) Links: Bailii Coram: Clive Lane UTJ UTIAC 1. Where the Immigration Rules are silent as to interpretation, it may be necessary to refer to the Children Act 1989 (as amended) and other family legislation in order to construe those parts of the Rules which provide a route to entry clearance … Continue reading JA (Meaning of Access Rights”): UTIAC 17 Apr 2015″

X Council v B (Emergency Protection Orders): FD 16 Aug 2004

Munby J reviewed the grant of Emergency Protection Orders, and summarised the applicable law: ‘The matters I have just been considering are so important that it may be convenient if I here summarise the most important points: (i) An EPO, summarily removing a child from his parents, is a ‘draconian’ and ‘extremely harsh’ measure, requiring … Continue reading X Council v B (Emergency Protection Orders): FD 16 Aug 2004