51.   Save that the court would obviously not countenance terms which are nonsensical, the court is not concerned with the terms on which the parties have agreed.

52.   No court is involved unless there is a challenge.

53.   The court is likely to fix a directions appointment in all cases but it is not obliged to do so.

54.   The court is responsible for service although emergency protection orders and recovery orders granted ex parte must be served by the applicant.

55.   In giving directions the court will be concerned to ensure that the child is not subjected to repeated and unnecessary examinations.

56.   Reasonable standard of parental care The court must be satisfied that any harm or likelihood of harm is attributable to poor parenting or the child being beyond parental control.

57.   In these circumstances the court is likely to require professional evidence on what will constitute a reasonable standard of parental care.

58.   In applications for variation or discharge therefore the court is likely to appoint the guardian who acted when the original order was made.

59.   Regrettably, the courts have been prepared to allow their procedures to be exploited by governments keen to obtain a glimpse of potentially embarrassing material prior to publication.

60.   So far, the courts have been reluctant to hold that the press has a moral duty to inform an interested public.