GM & Anor v Local Authority & Ors [2009] EWCA Civ 1405 (21 December 2009)
“[4] In our judgment, this case raises an important point about the instruction of expert witnesses in family proceedings relating to children. …
[6] …In each case, the judge refused the mother’s’ application (which was supported by the father) for permission to instruct, firstly a consultant paediatrician “to provide a paediatric overview” of the case; and, secondly, a geneticist “to provide (an) expert opinion on bone fragility”. In the event, we refused the renewed application and dismissed the appeal. This judgment explains our reason for reaching those conclusions and upholding the judge’s orders.”
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