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Judge upholds legal challenge to decision by chief constable to allow police officers to take part in pride event
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Judge urges police to “carefully consider” position and role of Family Court when determining bail conditions
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Judge warns against legalistic interpretation of the NPPF
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Judge warns councils applications for international adoption under 1993 Hague Convention “may not be at all straightforward”
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Judge was wrong to allow 14-year-old boy in care proceedings instruct own solicitor, Court of Appeal rules
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Judge was wrong to make final care orders without having allowed council to reconsider its position and file care plans reflecting her welfare decision, Court of Appeal finds
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Judges allow appeal by council over refusal of Family Court to make care order
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