There has been a significant rise in the use of surrogates in recent years. It has been increasingly reported in the media and has become popular amongst celebrities. The use of surrogates has not been impacted by Covid-19. Figures have continued to rise. The legal position remains that the mother who gives birth to the child is considered the legal mother. If she is married, her husband will also be the legal father. They will both have to consent to a Parental Order being made which … [Read more...]
Vaccinating Children- Private law principles
In the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the current vaccination programme rolled out by the UK Government is very much a point for debate in terms of whether people opt to have the Vaccine or not. But what happens if parents disagree on whether to vaccinate their children? In this article we will consider this, using the case of EWCA Civ 664 and M v H (Private law vaccination) [2020] EWFC 93. The starting point for the court is who has Parental Responsibility for the child, who has the … [Read more...]