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The Retention of Children After Contact Part 2: Ex Parte and On Notice Hearings

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Date:1 JUN 2011

Nick Brown

Barrister St Philip's Chambers, Birmingham

Part 2 of this article considers the correct approach to ex parte and on notice hearings, with particular attention being given to the substantive orders and directions which can be sought to secure, where appropriate, the swift return of a wrongfully retained child.

 

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