In this edition of our Clinical Negligence Briefing, Katie Ayres examines the possible implications for
medical practitioners, particularly those practising in paediatrics, of the pending decision of the
Supreme Court in CN v Poole Borough Council, while Ella Davis and Dominique Smith take a look at the
important Supreme Court decision in Darnley, which may significantly expand the range of individuals
involved in healthcare who owe duties of care in relation to administrative functions.
Bethany Hutchison considers a judgment handed down on 1 July 2025, by the Court of Appeal in Re S (Placement Order Contact) [2015] EWCA Civ 823 (“Re S”), giving detailed consideration to the issue of inter-sibling contact post-placement order. The guidance is much welcomed by…
In the week the Hague Convention came into force, whilst the domestic courts heard an important appeal on Covid refund claims, Anirudh Mandagere and Tom Collins bring us all the latest news both internationally and nationally. And as always, members of Deka Chambers are at…
On 1 July, chambers was delighted to welcome leaders and members of the CPS Homicide Unit for a training and social evening. First Senior Treasury Counsel and Joint Head of Chambers Tom Little KC, was able to draw upon his experience of prosecuting some of…
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