Luton Borough Council v N & Anor

Luton Borough Council v N & Anor

Medical evidence established Rachelle is 17 years old; her wishes and welfare are decisive; Mr N's application for residence is dismissed as circumstances are not exceptional under s.9(7) Children Act 1989.

Parties
Applicant: Luton Borough Council; 1st Respondent: Nzunzu N; 2nd Respondent: Rachelle N (Acting by her Children’s Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Judgment
Outcome
Application for care order withdrawn; Mr N's application for residence order dismissed.
Legal Topics
Care Order, Residence Order, Determination of Age, Child Welfare, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Protection Care Order Residence Order Determination of Age Child Welfare Parental Responsibility

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Parties

Luton Borough Council

Applicant

Nzunzu N

1st Respondent

Rachelle N (Acting by her Children’s Guardian)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Rachelle N is 13 or 17 years old
  2. 2 Whether Mr Nzunzu N is Rachelle's father
  3. 3 Whether a care order should be discharged

Ratio Decidendi

Medical evidence established Rachelle is 17 years old; her wishes and welfare are decisive; Mr N's application for residence is dismissed as circumstances are not exceptional under s.9(7) Children Act 1989.

Court Disposition

Application for care order withdrawn; Mr N's application for residence order dismissed.

Orders

  • Declaration that Rachelle N is 17 years old.
  • Leave granted to local authority to withdraw care order application.