A (A Child)

A (A Child)

The judge found that N's welfare demanded adoption, that the adopter was suitable, that the mother's Convention rights were observed, and that the Scottish and English proceedings were valid. There was no reasonable prospect of a successful appeal.

Parties
Applicant: Mother; First Respondent: Local Authority; Second Respondent: Adopter; Third Respondent: Child (N) by her Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2012
Procedural Posture
Family / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Application for permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Adoption, Best Interests of the Child, European Convention on Human Rights, Parental Consent, Cross Jurisdictional Adoption
Family Law Child Law Adoption Best Interests of the Child European Convention on Human Rights Parental Consent Cross Jurisdictional Adoption

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Parties

Mother

Applicant

Local Authority

First Respondent

Adopter

Second Respondent

Child (N) by her Guardian

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the adoption order was properly made under English law
  2. 2 Whether the Scottish proceedings and placement complied with the European Convention on Human Rights
  3. 3 Whether the mother's consent was properly dispensed with

Ratio Decidendi

The judge found that N's welfare demanded adoption, that the adopter was suitable, that the mother's Convention rights were observed, and that the Scottish and English proceedings were valid. There was no reasonable prospect of a successful appeal.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Application refused