In October 2007, the mother of A (born in 2005) and B (born in 2006) was killed by the father.
The father was later convicted of the mother's manslaughter. The father's parents took over the care of A and B. The police referred the case to the local authority and an initial assessment was undertaken.
The police then notified the social worker that the maternal family wished to care for the children. The paternal grandparents applied to the court for a residence order.
During the course of the private law proceedings, an expert report was produced recommending that the local authority commence care proceedings as the future of the children could not be properly determined in private law proceedings between grieving and distressed grandparents. The local authority issued proceedings.
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