Judge’s criticisms over senior social worker anonymity appeal revealed
A family court judge’s criticisms of a social worker who won a fight to remain anonymous have emerged in a ruling published on a legal website. Judge Gavyn Arthur had
Read MoreA family court judge’s criticisms of a social worker who won a fight to remain anonymous have emerged in a ruling published on a legal website. Judge Gavyn Arthur had
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Read MoreA couple agreed to move out of their home so a grandparent could move in and care for their four children after social workers raised concerns. They agreed to visit
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