By now we should all know of the recent developments in case-law in respect of the use (and misuse) of section 20, Children Act 1989 by local authorities when children are voluntarily accommodated in their care. Now Leicester Designated Family Judge, HHJ Bellamy, has issued local section 20 practice guidance.
Read more here via Family Law: HHJ Bellamy issues local section 20 practice guidance
Link to an earlier post about Munby guidance here: Section 20 arrangements shake-up expected for social workers following Munby guidance
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