A Local Authority v HE & Ors

A Local Authority v HE & Ors

On the balance of probabilities, Mr E inflicted physical, psychological, and emotional harm on P and B, failed to meet their needs, and posed ongoing risk. The threshold for state intervention was met. The children's welfare required their continued placement together in foster care, and parental responsibility for P was discharged.

Parties
Applicant: A Local Authority; 1st Respondent: HE; 2nd Respondents: P & B (BY THEIR CHILDREN’S GUARDIAN)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Final Judgment After Composite Fact Finding and Welfare Hearing
Outcome
Care order granted; parental responsibility for P discharged; children to remain together in long-term foster care.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare, Non Accidental Injury, Neglect, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Parental Responsibility Child Welfare Non Accidental Injury Neglect Physical Abuse +1 more

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Parties

A Local Authority

Applicant

HE

1st Respondent

P & B (BY THEIR CHILDREN’S GUARDIAN)

2nd Respondents

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Final Judgment After Composite Fact Finding and Welfare Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether P and B suffered non-accidental/inflicted injuries and harm
  2. 2 Identification of perpetrator
  3. 3 Assessment of welfare and future placement

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities, Mr E inflicted physical, psychological, and emotional harm on P and B, failed to meet their needs, and posed ongoing risk. The threshold for state intervention was met. The children's welfare required their continued placement together in foster care, and parental responsibility for P was discharged.

Court Disposition

Care order granted; parental responsibility for P discharged; children to remain together in long-term foster care.

Orders

  • Final care order for P and B
  • Parental responsibility for P discharged