SUPREME COURT RULING: in the judges' words
14th Nov 2006, 08:59 GMT
Chief Justice Mr Justice John Murray"There are special circumstances, namely the welfare of an infant of tender years, to be taken into account when determining the manner in which effect may be given to the order of this court under Article 40 [ an order requiring the release of the child following the court's decision that she is in unlawful custody of her prospective adoptive parents] . . . it is for the Supreme Court to decide how a phased transfer of custody may be best achieved."
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