James Howard

CCC v B

Represented the Local Authority as a led junior in a 15-day final hearing in the High Court. The case involved the long-term placement of 4 teenage boys, who were in separate residential placements and 2 of whom were subject to Deprivation of Liberty Orders. Issues included inter-sibling sexual abuse, parental sexual abuse, domestic violence and complex psychological/psychiatric evidence. As a led junior, James was part of a team which considered and presented approximately 18,000 pages of evidence. The court made the orders sought by the Local Authority.

DCC v H and S

Represented the Local Authority in a 5-day final hearing in an application for Care and Placement Orders. Issues involved domestic violence, drug use and cross-allegations of coercive and controlling behaviour. The court made Care and Placement Orders.

DCC v H and W

Represented the alleged perpetrator of serious head injuries to a young baby in a finding of fact hearing.

GBC v M and W

Representation of a baby who sustained 2 broken legs on 2 separate occasions, 3-4 weeks apart.

M v M

Representation of a mother in private law proceedings in a 5-day finding of fact hearing. James’ client, who had learning difficulties, made 14 allegations which included rape, various forms of violence, controlling behaviour and threats by use of weapons. The court found all 14 allegations proved and finalised the proceedings by way of a Child Arrangements Order, stipulating that the father should not have any further contact with the child.