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UK woman whose children were removed against their wishes loses appeal

High court case is landmark test of use of unregulated experts in family justice proceedings in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Woman who complained about psychologist fails to overturn family court ruling

The woman, who says Melanie Gill is not ‘appropriately qualified’, appealed after Judge Lindsay Davies refused to order a re-hearing of her case.

The Independent UK

West Lothian kickboxing duo on top of the world after scooping five golds

The Linlithgow pair were in brilliant form at the recent WKA World Kickboxing Championships.

Daily Record

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‘Unqualified experts’ should not have role in child welfare cases, court told

Mother’s appeal raises questions over how family courts deal with policy and regulation of psychological ‘experts in alienation’

The Guardian - UK

Psychologist under attack in family court fight fears for her career, judge told

A barrister representing Melanie Gill on Wednesday told an appeal hearing at the High Court in London that there was a ‘whiff of a witch-hunt’

The Independent UK

Senior high court judge to address issues in ‘parental alienation’ cases

Legitimacy of court-appointed ‘experts’ to come under review after mother loses custody appeal

The Guardian - UK

Locked in a safe somewhere in London: over 30 sealed royal wills

The will of Queen Elizabeth II, if the public could see it, would provide rare insights into the late monarch's wealth, but unlike those of ordinary British citizens hers will be sealed and locked in a safe for at least 90 years.

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Archie Battersbee’s parents lose Supreme Court bid to delay treatment withdrawal

A panel of three justices refused to grant permission to appeal against a Court of Appeal ruling, saying it was the ‘correct decision’.

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

Three justices are considering a bid by Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee to delay the withdrawal of their son’s treatment.

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee still on life support after family's last-minute appeal to Supreme Court

Archie was found unconscious at his home by his mother on April 7 and has not regained consciousness since

Wales Online

Archie Battersbee's life support set to be withdrawn after 'brutal' decision

His family has appealed to different courts

Wales Online

Archie Battersbee’s treatment set to be withdrawn

Judges refused to postpone the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment beyond midday on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s treatment to be withdrawn after Court of Appeal ruling

Sir Andrew McFarlane and two other judges concluded there should be no further postponement to the termination of his life-sustaining treatment.

The Independent UK

Judge was right to ban media from Prince Philip will hearing, court rules

Court of appeal dismisses Guardian challenge over private court hearing in which Philip’s will was sealed

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UK court rejects newspaper appeal over Prince Philip will hearing

The Court of Appeal in London on Friday dismissed a challenge by a newspaper which argued it was wrong to hold in secret a hearing which decided that the will of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's late husband, should be kept private.

The National (Scotland)

Guardian loses legal challenge against Prince Philip will hearing secrecy

THE Guardian newspaper has lost an appeal over the secret nature of a court hearing which dealt with the late Prince Philip’s will.

The Independent UK

Guardian loses legal challenge over hearing about Duke of Edinburgh’s will

The newspaper had argued the decision to hold the proceedings entirely in private was the ‘most serious interference with open justice’.

Daily Mirror

Prince Philip's last will to remain secret and will be locked in safe for 90 years

The Guardian challenged the decision to hold a hearing in private, arguing that it was “disproportionate and unjustified”.

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The Independent UK

Court of Appeal to rule on Guardian’s challenge over secret Philip will hearing

The newspaper challenged a decision to exclude the press from a court hearing about the Duke of Edinburgh’s will in July 2021.

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee's mum releases video saying it proves son is breathing on his own

Hollie Dance insists 12-year-old Archie is able to breathe independently of a respirator as the Christian Legal Centre - which is supporting the family's case - circulated a video which they want to submit as evidence.

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s parents set to take treatment fight to European court

Three Court of Appeal judges in London have upheld a ruling by a High Court judge, who had decided that doctors could lawfully stop treating Archie.

Evening Standard

Archie Battersbee: Doctors can stop providing life-support treatment, judges rule

Doctors can lawfully stop providing life-support treatment to a 12-year-old boy left in a comatose state after suffering “catastrophic” brain damage three months ago, appeal judges have ruled.Three judges delivered a ruling on Monday at a Court of Appeal hearing in London about what moves were in Archie Battersbee’s best…

Wales Online

Archie Battersbee's mum says she will fight on after ruling that treatment can stop

She is considering taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s mother vows to keep fighting despite Court of Appeal ruling

Three appeal judges on Monday upheld a ruling by a High Court judge who had decided that doctors could lawfully stop treating the 12-year-old.

The Independent UK

Doctors can stop providing life-support treatment to 12-year-old Archie

Three Court of Appeal judges delivered a ruling on Monday.

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