Justin Gray looks at what to do about the Re C problem in his latest article published by Local Government Lawyer

23rd Dec 2024 | Blog

In his most recent article Justin Gray explores the problem of Re C.

Justin looks at the risk of children being able to veto their own care plans for long-term living arrangements in Scotland. He takes a look at the legal framework around the decision in Re C and what this means for English local authorities.

Click here to read the full article.

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