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Biddulph v Birmingham City Council, Biddulph B (Children) Mr and Mrs A: CA 28 Apr 2004

The children had been subject to an adoption order. They had been placed outside the jurisdiction for adoption. The parents appealed refusal of their application for revocation of the order. Initially places had been found for the four children together, and an urgent request made for permission. The judge had said that since they were … Continue reading Biddulph v Birmingham City Council, Biddulph B (Children) Mr and Mrs A: CA 28 Apr 2004

Shoesmith, Regina (on The Application of) v Ofsted and Others: Admn 23 Apr 2010

The claimant challenged her dismissal as Director of children’s services at the respondent council following an adverse report into the Baby P death identified her department as being responsible. She said that the first defendant had allowed its report to be manipulated at the request of the minister as to transfer all blame to her … Continue reading Shoesmith, Regina (on The Application of) v Ofsted and Others: Admn 23 Apr 2010

Shoesmith, Regina (on The Application of) v OFSTED and Others: Admn 10 Nov 2009

Judges: Foskett J Citations: [2009] EWHC B35 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Children Act 2004 20(1)(b) Cited by: See Also – Shoesmith, Regina (on The Application of) v Ofsted and Others Admn 23-Apr-2010 The claimant challenged her dismissal as Director of children’s services at the respondent council following an adverse report into the Baby P death … Continue reading Shoesmith, Regina (on The Application of) v OFSTED and Others: Admn 10 Nov 2009

Shoesmith, Regina (on The Application of) v OFSTED and Others: CA 27 May 2011

The claimant appealed against dismissal of her claim. She had been head of Child Services at Haringey. After the notorious violent death of Baby P, the Secretary of State called for an inquiry under the Act. He then removed her as director. She claimed that the dismissal was unfair, not having been given opportunity to … Continue reading Shoesmith, Regina (on The Application of) v OFSTED and Others: CA 27 May 2011