London Brough of Newham v P & Anor

London Brough of Newham v P & Anor

Adoption is necessary for K's welfare due to her need for permanence and stability, mother's unresolved trauma and inconsistent contact, and the uncertainty and risk of harm if returned to mother's care; threshold criteria are met and parental consent is dispensed with.

Parties
Applicant Local Authority: London Borough of Newham; Respondent Mother: Ms P; Respondent Father: Mr S; Child: K (child, through Guardian Ms Linehan)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Care and Placement Order Application / Final Hearing and Judgment
Outcome
Care order and placement order granted; parental consent dispensed with.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Placement Orders, Parental Consent Dispensation, Child Welfare, Contact Arrangements, Therapeutic Support, Domestic Abuse
Family Law Child Protection Adoption Care Orders Placement Orders Parental Consent Dispensation Child Welfare Contact Arrangements +2 more

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Parties

London Borough of Newham

Applicant Local Authority

Ms P

Respondent Mother

Mr S

Respondent Father

K (child, through Guardian Ms Linehan)

Child

Procedural Posture

Care and Placement Order Application / Final Hearing and Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold criteria for care and placement orders are met
  2. 2 Whether parental consent should be dispensed with for placement order
  3. 3 Whether adoption is necessary for child's welfare

Ratio Decidendi

Adoption is necessary for K's welfare due to her need for permanence and stability, mother's unresolved trauma and inconsistent contact, and the uncertainty and risk of harm if returned to mother's care; threshold criteria are met and parental consent is dispensed with.

Court Disposition

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

Orders

  • Care order for K
  • Placement order for K