A (A Child)

A (A Child)

Permission to appeal was refused because the delay in filing was unacceptable and contrary to the child's interests, and the trial judge's decision was properly reasoned, balanced, and supported by the evidence.

Parties
Appellant: Miss A; Respondent: Local Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Care Order Appeal (family Law) / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Application for permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Appeals, Delay in Filing, Child's Welfare, Adoption
Family Law Child Welfare Care Orders Appeals Delay in Filing Child's Welfare Adoption

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Parties

Miss A

Appellant

Local Authority

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Order Appeal (family Law) / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether permission to appeal against a care order should be granted despite significant delay
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in law or principle in making the care order

Ratio Decidendi

Permission to appeal was refused because the delay in filing was unacceptable and contrary to the child's interests, and the trial judge's decision was properly reasoned, balanced, and supported by the evidence.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Application refused
  • No extension of time for filing appeal granted