A (Secure Accommodation) [2014] EWFC B90 (9 June 2014)

A (Secure Accommodation) [2014] EWFC B90 (9 June 2014)

The criteria for a secure accommodation order under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 are abundantly satisfied by A's history of violent and sexual behaviour, and the Local Authority is authorised to place A in secure accommodation as soon as a suitable placement is available.

Citation
[2014] EWFC B90
Parties
Applicant: Lancashire County Council; Subject Child: A; Respondent Mother: M
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Secure Accommodation Order Application / Judgment on Application
Outcome
secure accommodation order granted
Legal Topics
Secure Accommodation Orders, Children Act 1989 Section 25, Welfare of Children, Public Protection
Family Law Child Protection Secure Accommodation Orders Children Act 1989 Section 25 Welfare of Children Public Protection

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Parties

Lancashire County Council

Applicant

A

Subject Child

M

Respondent Mother

Procedural Posture

Secure Accommodation Order Application / Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the criteria for a secure accommodation order under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 are met for A
  2. 2 Whether the Local Authority can lawfully detain A in secure accommodation given the shortage of welfare beds

Ratio Decidendi

The criteria for a secure accommodation order under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 are abundantly satisfied by A's history of violent and sexual behaviour, and the Local Authority is authorised to place A in secure accommodation as soon as a suitable placement is available.

Court Disposition

secure accommodation order granted

Orders

  • The Local Authority is authorised to place A in secure accommodation under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 upon his release from custody.
  • Judgment to be transcribed at public expense; only the Local Authority to be identified.