K (A Child) [2018] EWFC B2 (17 January 2018)

B is in need of secure accommodation and, despite every effort, no suitable placement closer to home is available; the secure accommodation order is continued as a last resort to ensure B's safety.

Citation: [2018] EWFC B2
Parties: Applicant: Kent County Council; Respondent: DC; Respondent: RK; Subject Child: B
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 17 January 2018
Procedural Posture: Family Law Secure Accommodation Order / Continuation of Secure Accommodation Order; Interim Hearing
Outcome: Secure accommodation order continued until 7 March 2018.
Legal Topics: Secure Accommodation Orders, Placement of Children, Shortage of Secure Accommodation, Child Welfare, Racial Abuse in Care

Family Law Child Protection Secure Accommodation Orders Placement of Children Shortage of Secure Accommodation Child Welfare Racial Abuse in Care

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Parties

Kent County Council

Applicant

Respondent

Subject Child

Procedural Posture

Family Law Secure Accommodation Order / Continuation of Secure Accommodation Order; Interim Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether B should remain in secure accommodation
2 Whether suitable secure accommodation can be found closer to B's home
3 Impact of racial abuse on B in current placement

Ratio Decidendi

B is in need of secure accommodation and, despite every effort, no suitable placement closer to home is available; the secure accommodation order is continued as a last resort to ensure B's safety.

Court Disposition

Secure accommodation order continued until 7 March 2018.

Orders

Secure accommodation order for B continued until 7 March 2018.
Directions given for further hearing and for Secretary of State for Education to receive a note of the judgment.