Re J-S (Children): CA 24 May 2019

The court considered the appropriate practice on a first instance judge giving permission to appeal under the ‘compelling reason’ limb. In most cases, that assessment is best left to the appellate court. Particular care should be exercised when the issue is likely to be academic.

Judges:

Peter Jackson, Baker LJJ

Citations:

[2019] EWCA Civ 894, [2019] WLR(D) 312

Links:

Bailii, WLRD

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Children

Updated: 05 July 2022; Ref: scu.637977