Introduction
Lucy acted for the mother in care proceedings, securing findings of dishonesty against a social worker following the discovery of discrepancies in social work records.
The social worker sought permission to appeal against the findings, but permission was refused by Baker J following an inter partes hearing. The case concluded with no orders being made.
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