UK woman whose children were removed against their wishes loses appeal

High court case is landmark test of use of unregulated experts in family justice proceedings in England and Wales

A mother whose children were removed from her care against their wishes after an unregulated psychologist said she had alienated" them from their father has lost a high court appeal to have her case reopened.

The landmark test case came before the president of the family division in England and Wales, Sir Andrew McFarlane, who has said he will reinforce the need for the courts to follow guidance on appointing experts in his forthcoming judgment.