Three experts had been unanimous as to their characterisation of the father’s personality as disordered.
Held: A judge could, with caution, depart from the conclusions of the experts as to the plan for the future care of a child. Here, however, the issue was as to the personal impressions of the father as he appeared in the witness box, as against the professional opinions. If the judge did wish to depart from a care plan, he should give his reasons for doing so.
Judges:
Lord Justice Thorpe, Lord Justice Robert Walker and Lady Justice Arden
Citations:
Times 24-Jul-2002
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children
Updated: 08 May 2022; Ref: scu.174418
