Gloucestershire County Council v A & Ors

Given the parents' sustained abstinence from illicit substances, engagement with therapeutic and support services, and demonstrated ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for C, a 12-month Supervision Order is necessary and proportionate to ensure ongoing support and safeguard C's welfare. No more interventionist order is required.

Parties: Applicant: Gloucestershire County Council; First Respondent: A; Second Respondent: B; Third Respondent: C (A child)
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Care Proceedings / Judgment on Consent Order
Outcome: Supervision Order for 12 months granted by consent; child C to remain in parents' care.
Legal Topics: Supervision Order, Substance Misuse, Welfare of the Child, Care Proceedings, Parental Rehabilitation

Family Law Child Protection Supervision Order Substance Misuse Welfare of the Child Care Proceedings Parental Rehabilitation

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Parties

Gloucestershire County Council

Applicant

First Respondent

Second Respondent

C (A child)

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Judgment on Consent Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether a supervision order is necessary and proportionate for the welfare of the child C
2 Whether the threshold criteria under section 31(2) of the Children Act 1989 are met

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Supervision Order for 12 months granted by consent; child C to remain in parents' care.

Orders

Supervision Order for 12 months to the Local Authority in respect of C
Endorsement of the supervision support plan