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Should a 14-year-old instruct his own solicitor? – new Court of Appeal judgment

Should a 14-year-old instruct his own solicitor? – new Court of Appeal judgment

by Julie Doughty | Jul 30, 2023 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch

This lengthy judgment (82 paragraphs) from Peter Jackson LJ should prove invaluable as a summary of the law and guidance on children’s competence to instruct their own lawyers. It is also useful in considering communication directly between children and judges. The...

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