Q (A Child)

Q (A Child)

The appeal is dismissed because the trial judge correctly applied the statutory and Convention-compliant test, made unimpeachable findings of fact regarding risk of harm, attachment, and cultural issues, and concluded that the child's welfare required adoption. There was no error of law or fact justifying appellate intervention.

Parties
Appellant: F (Father); Respondents: Mr and Mrs A (Adopters); Respondent: Local Authority; Interested Party: M (Mother)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 December 2011
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From High Court (family Division)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Adoption, Parental Rights, Child Welfare, Risk of Harm, Cultural and Religious Considerations, Article 8 ECHR
Family Law Child Law Adoption Parental Rights Child Welfare Risk of Harm Cultural and Religious Considerations Article 8 ECHR

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Parties

F (Father)

Appellant

Mr and Mrs A (Adopters)

Respondents

Local Authority

Respondent

M (Mother)

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From High Court (family Division)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the adoption order should be set aside in favour of a residence order to the biological father
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in findings of fact and law regarding risk of harm, attachment, and cultural issues
  3. 3 Whether Article 8 rights (family/private life) were engaged and properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed because the trial judge correctly applied the statutory and Convention-compliant test, made unimpeachable findings of fact regarding risk of harm, attachment, and cultural issues, and concluded that the child's welfare required adoption. There was no error of law or fact justifying appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Adoption order in favour of Mr and Mrs A stands
  • No re-trial ordered