Applying for permission not to notify family members of child’s birth – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 18th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The High Court recently permitted a local authority not to notify the mother’s family or the unknown biological father of the child’s birth and intended adoption, in light of exceptional social, cultural, and psychological risks. Judith Pepper explains why.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th June 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk