N (A Child) (Registration of Birth), Re

N (A Child) (Registration of Birth), Re

The statutory duty to register the birth of a child applies to the mother and the Local Authority as holders of parental responsibility. The mother's objections are unfounded in law and registration is necessary for N's welfare and legal identity.

Parties
Applicant: Kent County Council; 1st Respondent: Mother; 2nd Respondent: N (a child)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Ruling on Application to Prevent Registration of Birth
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Birth Registration, Parental Responsibility, Care Orders
Family Law Child Law Birth Registration Parental Responsibility Care Orders

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Parties

Kent County Council

Applicant

Mother

1st Respondent

N (a child)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Ruling on Application to Prevent Registration of Birth

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Local Authority should be prevented from registering the birth of N
  2. 2 Whether registration of birth is a legal duty of parental responsibility

Ratio Decidendi

The statutory duty to register the birth of a child applies to the mother and the Local Authority as holders of parental responsibility. The mother's objections are unfounded in law and registration is necessary for N's welfare and legal identity.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Local Authority approved to register the birth of N