3 judgments found for "children"
EWHC Fam Significant 12 April 2024

Re B (Children: Relocation)

[2024] EWHC 200 (Fam)
Mr Justice Peel

...d an application by a mother to relocate with her children to Australia. The Court applied the welfare checklist and concluded that relocation was in the children's best interests, but imposed strict conditions to preserve the father's relationship.

UKSC Landmark 15 January 2024

R (on the application of Smith) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

[2024] UKSC 1
Lord Reed

The Supreme Court considered whether the Home Secretary's policy of deporting foreign national offenders was compatible with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Court held that while deportation was a legitimate aim, the policy must be applied proportionately, taking into accou...

UKSC Significant 20 February 2024

Manchester City Council v Johnson

[2024] UKSC 5
Lord Hodge

The Supreme Court examined the extent of local authorities' duties under the Housing Act 1996 towards homeless persons with priority need. The Court clarified the meaning of "intentionally homeless" and held that a broader interpretation should be adopted.