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Position
Re F (children) (DNA evidence) (2007); [2007] EWHC 3235 (fam): [2008] 1FLR 348 : fam div (Anthony Hayden QC) 20/12/2007. Anonymity: child abuse, DNA samples, DNA tests, expert evidence, anonymity of DNA testing company responsible for corrupt data, instruction of accredited DNA testing companies, family law reform act 1969, art.8 European convention on human rights. Where DNA data relating to the inter-relationship and parentage of several children had been corrupted, a judge refused to grant a request for anonymity in respect of the company responsible for that data. The court also outlined the correct method by which accredited DNA specialists should be instructed in child welfare cases.
Career
Called 1999.
Memberships
Education
Bury Grammar School (Girls); University of Liverpool (LLB Hons 2(1)); School of Law, Manchester..
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Testimonials
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- 'Garrick Brown, in particular, is a great clerk. He will always be available to talk and will try his best to arrange cover even at short notice. Similarly, Camille Scott is very helpful.'
- 'The clerks at 18 St John's Chambers are amazing. They are always prompt to respond and assist with counsel. Camille Scott, despite being a senior clerk, is never too busy to assist and help. Vaughn John and Garrick Brown are a credit to chambers. They are always helpful, professional and go out of their way to help in any difficult situations whereby hearings are listed urgently or there is a last minute change in counsel.'
- 'Camille Scott is wonderful at finding an appropriate barrister.'
- 'The clerks are all friendly and extremely helpful. Vaughn John and Garrick Brown work extremely hard to ensure that counsel is made available for most hearings.'
- 'All clerks at this set are proactive and helpful and understand their clients' needs. They go above and beyond in identifying the right barrister for the case and liaison with those instructing is prompt and efficient. Camille Scott heads a very strong team with excellent support from Garrick Brown and Vaughn John, all of whom cultivate meaningful professional relationships which help to make this the go-to set for family law counsel.'
- 'Both Garrick Brown and Vaughn John have always been helpful and informative.'
- 'Camille Scott gets a special mention. She goes above and beyond and is always there to help, especially in an emergency.'
- 'The clerking team, headed by Camille Scott, is excellent. Camille goes above and beyond to cover a brief and has an excellent set of barristers to be able to do this. Camille is well supported by her team, in particular Garrick Brown and Vaughn John, who are extremely helpful and who are all quick to respond and do what they can to help in particular in the case of emergency listings.'