The Judicial Perspective His Honour Judge John Platt

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Whose right is it ? Contact is the right of the child NOT the parent NO mention of parents’ rights in the Children Act; but Parents rights are included in the rights guaranteed by Article 8 of the EHRC Where there is a conflict children’s s welfare interests will prevail
<strong>The</strong> starting point Every child has a right to grow up with a loving relationship with both parents – It will only be curtailed or denied if there are cogent and compelling reasons to do so – It is the responsibility of parents to take the practical steps to ensure that this happens – Assisted if necessary by the Family Court and its support services
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Page 5 and 6: The 2008 Practice Direction Applies
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