Local Government Lawyer has published a case summary written by Emily Verity for the recent case of London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham v G & Ors [2024] EWHC 2200.

Emily Verity analyses an important Family Division case regarding expert evidence in cases involving the death of a child and where there is a parallel police investigation.

Emily was Junior Counsel for the Second Respondent Father, led by Louise MacLynn KC, and instructed by Denise Herman and Hannah Field of Blaser Mills.

Sam Momtaz KC, Laura Briggs KC, Louise MacLynn KC and Mark Rawcliffe – all of 1GC – also appeared in this case.

Read the full summary below.