Andrew Duncan and Charlotte Steer navigate complex FII case with successful outcome

19th February 2025

At a substantial hearing before Mrs Justice Lieven, 3PB family barristers Andrew DuncanAndrew DuncanCall: 2011, leading Charlotte SteerCharlotte SteerCall: 2021 (pictured here, left to right), acted for the children in the recent reported case of A Local Authority v T & Ors [2025] EWHC 334 (Fam).  The case centred on the transfer of risk arising from alleged Fabricated or Induced Illness (“FII”) in a disabled child to their younger sibling. The guardian’s report played a pivotal role in the court’s findings, “forming the basis of its conclusions.”

The court determined that the threshold was met in relation to the younger child, leading to public law orders being made. It was further concluded that the mother’s parental responsibility should be restricted in matters relating to the children’s medical treatment and educational development.

To read a full copy of the judgement, please click here.

Andrew and Charlotte appeared for the children through their guardian, on instructions from Fiona Bowen of Cartwright King.

To contact or instruct Andrew, please contact his clerks Ian Charlton or Gemma Hyett or by calling either of them on 0121 289 4333. To contact or instruct Charlotte, please contact her clerk Patrick Steptoe or by calling him on 01865 793736.