John Tugan QC & Sally Bradley represented the prospective adopter in this case. Hayden J said “RY’s case has, if I may say so, been presented with sensitivity and skill by Mr. Tughan and Ms. Bradley”
Hayden J gave general guidance to adoption agencies about the management of parental responsibility between the agency and adopters. The case involved the placement of a disabled child with a disabled adopter and a difficult relationship between that adopter and medical professionals. To read the full judgement click here