Blackpool Borough Council v S and C (Turkish Children)

Blackpool Borough Council v S and C (Turkish Children)

The best interests of the children, particularly S., would not be served by placement with the father due to the risk of further harm and the security found in foster care; Special Guardianship is proportionate to the level of harm suffered.

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Parties
Applicant: Blackpool BC; Respondents: S and C (Turkish children)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
Special Guardianship Orders granted to foster parents.
Legal Topics
Special Guardianship, Child Neglect, Dual Heritage, Parental Responsibility, Welfare Checklist
Family Law Child Welfare Special Guardianship Child Neglect Dual Heritage Parental Responsibility Welfare Checklist

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Parties

Blackpool BC

Applicant

S and C (Turkish children)

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the children should be placed with their father in Turkey or remain with foster parents under Special Guardianship
  2. 2 Assessment of past parental care and risk of harm
  3. 3 Cultural heritage and contact arrangements

Ratio Decidendi

The best interests of the children, particularly S., would not be served by placement with the father due to the risk of further harm and the security found in foster care; Special Guardianship is proportionate to the level of harm suffered.

Court Disposition

Special Guardianship Orders granted to foster parents.

Orders

  • Special Guardianship Orders granted
  • Further submissions invited as to any further necessary terms of the order