Ms Catherine Ghent:

The child would have a guardian ad litem, but the European Court of Justice referred to an intensive welfare review. The way that is carried out needs to be reviewed. There are issues in respect of High Court costs and barristers. I do most of my own advocacy work in the High Court and bring in barristers when I need them. The children I represent need that facility. The cost issue in the High Court is and should be a concern.