A Council v Mother & Ors

A Council v Mother & Ors

Mr F was found, on the balance of probabilities, to be the sole perpetrator of all significant injuries suffered by C, including catastrophic brain injuries, rib and clavicle fractures, torn frenulum, and lifelong disabilities. Ms M was excluded from the pool of perpetrators and no finding of failure to protect was...

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Parties
Applicant: A Council; 1st Respondent: Mother; 2nd Respondent: Father; 3rd Respondent: The Child C (by her Children’s Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Final Judgment After Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
Findings made against Mr F as sole perpetrator of non-accidental injuries to C; Ms M excluded from pool of perpetrators; no finding of failure to protect against Ms M.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Non Accidental Injury, Fact Finding, Failure to Protect, Child Welfare
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Non Accidental Injury Fact Finding Failure to Protect Child Welfare

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Parties

A Council

Applicant

Mother

1st Respondent

Father

2nd Respondent

The Child C (by her Children’s Guardian)

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Final Judgment After Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether C suffered non-accidental/inflicted injuries
  2. 2 Identification of perpetrator of injuries
  3. 3 Failure to protect by Ms M

Ratio Decidendi

Mr F was found, on the balance of probabilities, to be the sole perpetrator of all significant injuries suffered by C, including catastrophic brain injuries, rib and clavicle fractures, torn frenulum, and lifelong disabilities. Ms M was excluded from the pool of perpetrators and no finding of failure to protect was made against her due to her psychological profile, lack of knowledge, and reasonable reliance on Mr F's explanations.

Court Disposition

Findings made against Mr F as sole perpetrator of non-accidental injuries to C; Ms M excluded from pool of perpetrators; no finding of failure to protect against Ms M.

Orders

  • Court findings to be provided to appointed experts and parties.
  • Further welfare hearing to be scheduled for care planning for C.