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Seeking an injunction in sensitive family situation (Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council v PR and others)

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Published on: 01 October 2019

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What are the practical implications of the decision?
What was the background?
What did the court decide?

Article summary

Private Client analysis: A recent case in the High Court involved a mentally unwell woman, and the decision to safeguard her wellbeing by preventing a return home to her family, which raised questions about the correct role of injunctions amid sensitive and familial concerns. Alex Ruck Keene, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers, assesses the key concerns of the case and what lawyers should watch out for in future.

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