In re CS (A Child)

Subject Matter

CHILDREN — Family proceedings — Representation — Order made in private law family proceedings involving child — Child instructing own solicitor to appeal order without approval from appointed guardian — Whether appeal continuation of first instance proceedings — Whether solicitor or court to determine child’s competence to instruct solicitor — Factors relevant to determination — FPR r 16.6

[2019] EWHC 634 (Fam); [2019] 1 WLR 4286; [2019] 2 FLR 580; [2019] WLR (D) 216, Fam D

Legislation Considered

Statutory Instruments

FPR, r 16.6

Cases Considered

Cases considered in: In re CS (A Child) [2019] EWHC 634 (Fam); [2019] 1 WLR 4286; [2019] 2 FLR 580; [2019] WLR (D) 216, Fam D

Cases Cited

Cases cited in: In re CS (A Child) [2019] EWHC 634 (Fam); [2019] 1 WLR 4286; [2019] 2 FLR 580; [2019] WLR (D) 216, Fam D

Fallon v Fallon [2008] EWCA Civ 1653; [2010] 1 FLR 910, CA

Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority [1985] UKHL 7; [1986] AC 112; [1985] 3 WLR 830; [1985] 3 All ER 402; [1986] 1 FLR 224, HL(E)

In re H (A Minor) (Guardian ad Litem: Requirement) [1994] Fam 11; [1993] 3 WLR 1109; [1994] 4 All ER 762, Fam D

In re LC (Children) [2014] UKSC 1; [2014] AC 1038; [2014] 2 WLR 124; [2014] 1 All ER 1181; [2014] 1 FLR 1486; [2014] WLR (D) 11; Case details, SC(E)

In re M (Children) (Abduction: Child’s Objections) [2015] EWCA Civ 26; [2016] Fam 1; [2015] 3 WLR 803; [2015] WLR (D) 44, CA

In re M (Children) (Court First Seised) [2018] EWCA Civ 1637; [2019] 1 FLR 741; [2018] 3 FCR 405, CA

In re N (Contact: Minor Seeking Leave to Defend and Removal of Guardian) [2003] 1 FLR 652, Fam D

In re S (A Minor) (Independent Representation) [1993] Fam 263; [1993] 2 WLR 801; [1993] 3 All ER 36; [1993] 2 FLR 437; [1993] 2 FCR 1, CA

In re T (A Minor) (Child: Representation) [1994] Fam 49; [1993] 3 WLR 602; [1994] 4 All ER 518; [1993] 2 FLR 278, CA

In re W (A Child) (Care Proceedings: Child’s Representation) (Practice Note) [2016] EWCA Civ 1051; [2017] 1 WLR 1027; [2017] 2 FLR 199; [2016] 3 FCR 630; [2016] WLR (D) 562, CA

Mabon v Mabon [2005] EWCA Civ 634; [2005] Fam 366; [2005] 3 WLR 460; [2005] 2 FLR 1011, CA

S v S (Relocation) [2017] EWHC 2345 (Fam); [2018] 1 FLR 825, Fam D

Subsequent Consideration

Cases subsequently considering: In re CS (A Child) [2019] EWHC 634 (Fam); [2019] 1 WLR 4286; [2019] 2 FLR 580; [2019] WLR (D) 216, Fam D

Cases citing

Cases citing: In re CS (A Child) [2019] EWHC 634 (Fam); [2019] 1 WLR 4286; [2019] 2 FLR 580; [2019] WLR (D) 216, Fam D

C v M (A Child) (Practice Note) [2023] EWCA Civ 1449; [2024] 1 WLR 1229; [2024] 4 All ER 597; [2024] 1 FLR 493; [2024] 2 FLR 132; [2023] WLR(D) 507, CA

In re C (A Child) [2019] EWCA Civ 1714; [2020] 1 WLR 89; [2020] 3 All ER 634, CA

In re C (A Child) (Child: Ability to Instruct Solicitor) (Practice Note) [2023] EWCA Civ 889; [2023] 1 WLR 4065; [2023] WLR(D) 329, CA

In re D (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 1047; [2024] 1 WLR 1186; [2024] 1 FLR 514; [2023] WLR(D) 385, CA

In re Z (Interim Care Order) [2020] EWCA Civ 1755; [2021] 2 FLR 830, CA

R (Bell) v Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust [2021] EWCA Civ 1363; [2022] PTSR 544; [2022] 1 All ER 416; [2022] 1 FLR 69; [2021] WLR(D) 490, CA

Commentary

Transparency Project
CS v SBH: a child’s competence to appoint her own lawyer Case comment