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The High Court has refused an application for leave to judicially review decisions made by a District Court judge regarding child access in a family law matter, emphasising the existence of an alternative remedy through a full appeal to the Circuit Court. The Applicant's request for a copy of a court-ordered child report and concerns over alleged unfairness during the hearing were dismissed, with the court finding no lack of fair procedure or prejudice against the Applicant. The court also upheld the in camera rule, protecting the privacy of the child and parties involved, and found no bias in the judge's decision-making process, including the judge's reference to personal experience. The Applicant's request for a stay on the upcoming family proceedings was also denied, as no exceptional circumstances were presented to justify such an order.
Judicial Review, Family Law, Child Access, Alternative Remedy, Appeal, Circuit Court, In Camera Rule, Fair Procedures, Expert Report, Child Care Act 1991, Bias, Privacy, Stay of Proceedings, Hague Convention, Brussels Regulation, Oireachtas, District Court, High Court.
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