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Local authorities told to have direct evidence and explain the link to threshold allegations (Family Court)

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In Re A (a child) [2015] EWFC 11, Munby P reiterated the basic principle in care proceedings that a local authority must prove with evidence that a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm. He also emphasised that threshold statements should be direct and explain the risk to the child.

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Resource ID 1-600-6646
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Published on 19-Feb-2015
Resource Type Legal update: case report
Jurisdictions
  • England
  • Wales
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