A & Anor v A Local Authority

A & Anor v A Local Authority

A care order is not necessary or proportionate as B is being adequately supported under section 20 provision, with parental responsibility properly delegated and B's welfare best served by maintaining current engagement and placement.

Parties
Applicant: A; Respondent: B; Litigation Friend: C; Interested Party: a local authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Proceedings terminated; no care order made.
Legal Topics
Section 20 Children Act 1989, Care Orders, Parental Responsibility, Child Criminal Exploitation, Deprivation of Liberty
Child Law Family Law Section 20 Children Act 1989 Care Orders Parental Responsibility Child Criminal Exploitation Deprivation of Liberty

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Parties

A

Applicant

B

Respondent

C

Litigation Friend

a local authority

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a care order is necessary and proportionate for B
  2. 2 Appropriate use of section 20 Children Act 1989 provision
  3. 3 Delegation of parental responsibility under section 20

Ratio Decidendi

A care order is not necessary or proportionate as B is being adequately supported under section 20 provision, with parental responsibility properly delegated and B's welfare best served by maintaining current engagement and placement.

Court Disposition

Proceedings terminated; no care order made.

Orders

  • No care order is granted.
  • Proceedings are now terminated.