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Re B (A Child)

[2013] UKSC 33
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK Supreme Court
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Summary

In care proceedings, adoption is a last resort and must be justified by the 'nothing else will do' principle under ECHR Art 8 proportionality.

Key Principle

care proceedings; adoption; nothing else will do principle; proportionality under ECHR Art 8

Area of Law

family

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