K & Ors (Children), Re [2011] EWHC B21 (Fam) (14 December 2011)

K & Ors (Children), Re [2011] EWHC B21 (Fam) (14 December 2011)

Given the unique circumstances, the cooperative agreements reached, and the absence of a need for further court intervention, the court grants leave to withdraw care proceedings for all five children and makes Alec, Alice and Zac wards of court to preserve accountability and promote their welfare.

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Citation
[2011] EWHC B21 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: Local Authority; Mother/respondent: Mrs K; Father/respondent: Mr K; Children/subjects: Simon, Alec, Susan, Alice, Zac (Children)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 December 2011
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings Under Part IV Children Act 1989 / Judgment Following Issue Resolution Hearing; Application for Withdrawal of Proceedings and Wardship
Outcome
Leave granted to withdraw care proceedings; Alec, Alice and Zac made wards of court until further order.
Legal Topics
Care Proceedings, Wardship, Children With Disabilities, Parental Responsibility, Withdrawal of Proceedings, Welfare Jurisdiction
Family Law Child Protection Care Proceedings Wardship Children With Disabilities Parental Responsibility Withdrawal of Proceedings Welfare Jurisdiction

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Parties

Local Authority

Applicant

Mrs K

Mother/respondent

Mr K

Father/respondent

Simon, Alec, Susan, Alice, Zac (Children)

Children/subjects

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings Under Part IV Children Act 1989 / Judgment Following Issue Resolution Hearing; Application for Withdrawal of Proceedings and Wardship

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold criteria under s.31(2) Children Act 1989 are met for care orders
  2. 2 Whether care proceedings should be withdrawn
  3. 3 Whether wardship is appropriate for Alec, Alice and Zac

Ratio Decidendi

Given the unique circumstances, the cooperative agreements reached, and the absence of a need for further court intervention, the court grants leave to withdraw care proceedings for all five children and makes Alec, Alice and Zac wards of court to preserve accountability and promote their welfare.

Court Disposition

Leave granted to withdraw care proceedings; Alec, Alice and Zac made wards of court until further order.

Orders

  • Care proceedings under Part IV Children Act 1989 withdrawn for all five children.
  • Alec, Alice and Zac made wards of court until further order.