Appointing a litigation friend The court may make an order appointing a litigation friend. An application for an order appointing a litigation friend can be made by the...
The actions of children are not judged by the same standard as adults. The relevant principles were set out in Honnor v Lewis: (1) children below a certain age are...
Claims against schools by pupils can arise in a number of ways, including pupils: • being injured due to condition of premises • injuring each other or themselves • being...
Court directions for investment Where, in any proceedings, money is recovered on behalf of a child, the court may give directions to provide that it will be wholly or...
When court approval is required Any settlement, compromise or payment arising from a claim on behalf of, or against, a child is not binding unless it has been approved by...
A child is any person under the age of 18. Litigation friends In civil proceedings, a child must have a litigation friend to conduct the proceedings on their behalf...
This Practice Note sets out practical considerations when managing these types of claims, followed by an overview of common types of injury to children occurring during...
Produced in partnership with Ali Malsher of Anthony Gold Solicitors STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6...
Persons under a disability Claimants under a disability A claimant under a disability is someone who is either: • under 18 years of age, or • of unsound mind as defined...
STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6 April 2020. The changes address the issue of cases where a witness...
Payments into court are now made in only limited circumstances. These may include: • following an infant settlement • where some protection is required either on behalf...
Certain categories of claimant are considered more vulnerable than others. Included in this category are: • pedestrians • children • passengers Pedestrians Guidance for...
Claims against local authorities In some cases, the question arises whether a local authority has a duty of care to a child such as where a child has been under a care...
Background As a result of the implementation of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO 2012) and the abolition of legal aid (except in...
STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6 April 2020. The changes address the issue of cases where a witness...