M v Y - [1994] 1 NZLR 527

Infants and children — Custody — Appeal to Court of Appeal — Jurisdiction to make certain orders or appeals — Correct approach to use and guidelines to apply in cases of alleged sexual abuse — Standard of proof — Welfare of the child the first and paramount consideration — Unacceptable risk to child — Role of counsel for the child in sexual abuse cases — Guardianship Act 1968, ss 23 and 31(2).

Infants and children — Legal proceedings — Role of counsel for child in sexual abuse cases.