3PB personal injury barrister Thomas Evans analyses Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council [2017] UKSC 60
13th November 2017
Thomas Evans considers the Supreme Court decision in Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council [2017] UKSC 60, a case concerning the Local Authorities liability for the torts of foster carers.
To read Tom's analysis, please click here.
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