“Baby Smuggling” Case Receives National Publicity
The BBC has, today, published a detailed article on the case of Re: EZ (A Minor) (Care Proceedings: Nigerian Fertility Clinic and Maternity Hospital) [2025] EWFC 122, in which Lorraine Cavanagh KC led Louise McCallum for the Local Authority. The article is available HERE.
As described on the BBC website, “The case, the second the BBC has followed through the Family Court in recent months, reveals what experts say is a worrying trend of babies possibly being brought to the UK unlawfully – some from so-called “baby factories” in Nigeria.”
The issue is due to be featured on Woman’s Hour, at 10am on BBC Radio 4. CLICK HERE to access the show.
For the full judgment upon which the article is based please CLICK HERE.
