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Kent not deemed designated authority despite heavy involvement with family (Court of Appeal)

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Kent not deemed designated authority despite heavy involvement with family (Court of Appeal)

In Re W (A Child) (Designation of Local Authority) [2016] EWCA Civ 366, Medway Council was deemed the designated authority for care proceedings. Kent County Council issued the care proceedings, had been involved with the mother pre-birth and had a working together agreement in respect of her move to Medway.

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Published on 20-Apr-2016
Resource Type Legal update: case report
Jurisdictions
  • England
  • Wales
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