Court of Appeal criticises “unwise” decision of judge to give ex tempore judgment in care proceedings – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 17th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘In B and G (Fact-Finding) [2026] EWCA Civ 860, Lord Justice Baker, with whom Lady Justice Andrews and Lord Justice Holgate agreed, concluded that the judge’s decision to deliver the judgment ex tempore from notes was “unwise […] in a case of this complexity”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th July 2026

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