Examination Be Afforded

Children Act - Appeal from Summary Court to Grand Court - Procedure for appeals - Importance of determining whether the order or decision appealed is interim or final - Approach in relation to appeals of interim orders - Who can apply for a parental responsibility order - Nature of hearing that should be held in the Summary Court for contested Children Act applications and when should the opportunity for cross-examination be afforded - Need for there to be consideration of the ˜welfare checklist ™