B (A Child) [2014] EWCC B77 (Fam) (03 March 2014)

B (A Child) [2014] EWCC B77 (Fam) (03 March 2014)

Given the established threshold criteria, negative family assessments, and A's need for stability and security, a placement order for adoption is necessary and accords with A's welfare throughout her life. Parental consent is dispensed with as required by her welfare.

Citation
[2014] EWCC B77 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant (local Authority): F; Mother (respondent): B; Father (respondent): C; Key Social Worker: D; CAFCASS Guardian: E
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Care and Placement Order Application / Issues Resolution Hearing and Final Judgment
Outcome
Care order and placement order for adoption granted; parental consent dispensed with.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption, Welfare of the Child, Parental Consent, Article 8 ECHR
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Placement Orders Adoption Welfare of the Child Parental Consent Article 8 ECHR

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Parties

F

Applicant (local Authority)

B

Mother (respondent)

C

Father (respondent)

D

Key Social Worker

E

CAFCASS Guardian

Procedural Posture

Care and Placement Order Application / Issues Resolution Hearing and Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold criteria for care order are met
  2. 2 Whether a placement order for adoption is in the child's welfare
  3. 3 Whether parental consent to adoption should be dispensed with

Ratio Decidendi

Given the established threshold criteria, negative family assessments, and A's need for stability and security, a placement order for adoption is necessary and accords with A's welfare throughout her life. Parental consent is dispensed with as required by her welfare.

Court Disposition

Care order and placement order for adoption granted; parental consent dispensed with.

Orders

  • Care order made in favour of the local authority for A.
  • Placement order for adoption made for A.