A Local Authority v The Mother & Ors

A Local Authority v The Mother & Ors

The interim deprivation of liberty order is discharged because the criteria for secure accommodation are not met, the child's behaviour has stabilised, and the local authority can make arrangements for X's accommodation without further court involvement unless deprivation of liberty is again required.

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Parties
Applicant: A Local Authority; First Respondent: The Mother; Second Respondent: The Father; Third Respondent: X (a Child)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Hearing on Application to Extend Interim Deprivation of Liberty Order
Outcome
Interim deprivation of liberty order discharged
Legal Topics
Deprivation of Liberty, Care Orders, Children's Rights, Unregistered Placements, Secure Accommodation
Family Law Child Protection Deprivation of Liberty Care Orders Children's Rights Unregistered Placements Secure Accommodation

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Parties

A Local Authority

Applicant

The Mother

First Respondent

The Father

Second Respondent

X (a Child)

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Hearing on Application to Extend Interim Deprivation of Liberty Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend or discharge the interim deprivation of liberty order for a looked after child
  2. 2 Appropriateness and legality of current and proposed placements for the child
  3. 3 Local authority's obligations regarding suitable accommodation

Ratio Decidendi

The interim deprivation of liberty order is discharged because the criteria for secure accommodation are not met, the child's behaviour has stabilised, and the local authority can make arrangements for X's accommodation without further court involvement unless deprivation of liberty is again required.

Court Disposition

Interim deprivation of liberty order discharged

Orders

  • Discharge of the deprivation of liberty interim order made in May 2022
  • Direction for transcript to be made available at public expense and sent to Cafcass Cymru, the local authority, and potentially the Children’s Commissioner and CIW