A (A Child) (Non-Notification of Father with PR), Re

His Honour Judge Willans (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) ____________________

In my view the presumption in favour of a father being joined to proceedings should not be displaced if the concerns of the other parties can be properly mitigated by the Court making use of the extensive tool kit now available to it in the form of its general case management powers and its powers in relation to vulnerable parties.

iv) I have regard to the likelihood of a family placement. At this time there is weight in the submission made by X that Y is not a likely prospective carer. This may be fortified were he to be convicted and receive a significant sentence. I note the suggestion of the paternal grandmother. That is an unknown at this time and may have merit.

vi) I have not been referred to any particular cultural or religious factors bearing on this decision.

vii) It is always important to ask the question as to how durable the confidentiality is? I have noted from the social work statement that Y has some sense of the potential consideration of alternative carers. This is not far from being informed about these proceedings. Second, were these proceedings to be followed by an application under the 2002 Act then the question would arise again and then in even more heightened emotional circumstances. Finally [ ].