A report voluntarily given to a court hearing care proceedings, may be released to the police.
Citations:
Times 25-Apr-1995
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Appeal from – In Re L (A Minor) (Police Investigation: Privilege) HL 22-Mar-1996
A report obtained for Children Act proceedings has no privilege against use in evidence. Such proceedings are in the nature of inquisitorial proceedings. Litigation privilege was not applicable in care proceedings and a report prepared may be given . .
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Children, Police
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.81992
