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error would not confer PR. PR is a signi昀椀cant legal
responsibility, and biological parentage remains an
important factor.
Dr Peter McAllister
Independent Consultant Forensic
& General Adult Psychiatrist
– Expert Witness
The judge also noted that it was not in the child’s best
interests for H to hold PR: he was not the biological
father, had no desire to act as a parent, and did not
wish to make decisions for the child.
MB BS MSc MBA FHEA FRCPsych
It is important to remember though that husbands
who are not biological fathers but who wish to retain
PR for a child with whom they have a meaningful and
established relationship can apply for PR provided
they have a su昀케cient connection to the child.
Dr McAllister is an experienced Forensic & General Adult Psychiatrist with a strong
Occupational focus. He has been providing Independent Psychiatric reports to the
Courts since 2001. His Courtroom reports have been for both claimant and
defendant on both criminal and civil cases.
Experience includes;
For those facing uncertainty or disputes around PR
for a child it is important that specialist legal advice
is sought.
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