SD23P20230/SD15/25 - [2025] EWHC 2960 (Fam)

At the hearing before me Mr and Mrs P were represented by Ms MacLynn KC who led Ms Elsworth of Counsel. The paternal grandmother was represented by Mr Flood of Counsel. Ms MacLynn KC, Ms Elsworth and Mr Flood acted pro bono. Ms T represented herself. The local authority was represented by Ms Troy of Counsel. J was represented by their Guardian who instructed Ms Segal KC and Ms Daly of counsel.

I heard evidence on 22 September 2025 and adjourned into the next day for submissions. Ms T declined to return for submissions on the second day telling me that she had said all she had to say.

I am very grateful to all counsel who appeared before me. The standard of advocacy, oral and written, was high and assisted the court greatly.