We are very pleased to announce that K (Children) (Powers of the Family Court) [2024] EWCA Civ 2 was named Case of the Year at the Family Law Awards 2024. Leslie Samuels KC, instructed by Pathfinder Legal Services, acted for the Respondent Local Authority in this appeal that concerned the powers of judges of the family court generally, with particular reference to the effect of section 31E(1)(a) of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (‘the MFPA 1984’).
The judgment can be viewed here.