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Guardian ad litem’s costs limited to one day in plenary proceedings
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The Supreme Court has modified the High Court's decision to award full legal costs to the guardian ad litem (GAL) in plenary proceedings against the Child and Family Agency (CFA), instead granting the GAL costs for only one day of the hearing. The Court found that while the GAL was joined to the proceedings and no appeal was taken against this decision, her role was ultimately peripheral, and B's interests were already adequately represented by his legal team. Consequently, the Court concluded that the GAL's continued participation beyond the first day was unnecessary, and thus, no further costs were awarded for the appeal to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court, guardian ad litem (GAL), Child and Family Agency (CFA), plenary proceedings, contempt of court, special care order, Child Care Act 1991, costs award, legal representation, judicial review, Rules of the Superior Courts (RSC), Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, public funds, duplication of costs, Order 84, Order 15, Order 44, Part IV of the Child Care Act 1991, necessary notice party, joinder of parties, discontinuation of participation.
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