PL, Re

PL, Re

The court determined that, based on the compelling and well-reasoned expert and social worker evidence, OL is the most appropriate placement to meet PL’s needs, and that contact with AL should be restricted, supervised, and off-site to ensure PL’s welfare and prevent disruption to his care.

Parties
Applicant: Dorset County Council; First Respondent: PL (by his litigation friend, the Official Solicitor); Second Respondent: AL
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Court of Protection / Final Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Declarations granted as sought by the applicant; final orders made in accordance with the court’s indication.
Legal Topics
Best Interests, Residence Decisions, Contact Arrangements, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (do Ls)
Mental Capacity Health Law Family Law Best Interests Residence Decisions Contact Arrangements Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (do Ls)

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Parties

Dorset County Council

Applicant

PL (by his litigation friend, the Official Solicitor)

First Respondent

AL

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Court of Protection / Final Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Where PL should reside (OL or CC)
  2. 2 Whether contact with AL should be restricted, supervised, and off-site

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that, based on the compelling and well-reasoned expert and social worker evidence, OL is the most appropriate placement to meet PL’s needs, and that contact with AL should be restricted, supervised, and off-site to ensure PL’s welfare and prevent disruption to his care.

Court Disposition

Declarations granted as sought by the applicant; final orders made in accordance with the court’s indication.

Orders

  • PL to reside at OL in Lincolnshire after a transition period.
  • No contact with AL or AB for an initial six-week period to allow PL to settle.