Re M (Disclosure): FD 20 May 1998

Children proceedings must not become overburdened by expert evidence which vastly increase expense. Closer case management was urged by courts as urged. Disclosure of background reports to a legal adviser under conditions of confidentiality was discussed.

Citations:

Gazette 20-May-1998

Statutes:

Rules of the Supreme Court 1965 Order 40

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

ApprovedOfficial Solicitor to the Supreme Court v K HL 1965
Legal representatives of a party were entitled to have disclosed to them of ‘behind the scenes’ investigation in a care matter in which their client was involved, but should be requested to undertake not to pass on details to their client. . .

Cited by:

CitedIn re W (Children) (Care proceedings: Disclosure) FD 11-Jul-2003
The authority had received confidential information from the police about mistreatment of a child by a father. The allegation was unknown to the mother. It sought directions from the court as to the extent to which it could breach that . .
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Children

Updated: 09 July 2022; Ref: scu.85822