L (A Child)

L (A Child)

The lower court failed to sufficiently reflect the need to protect the child against risks identified by the CAFCASS officer. The appellate court allowed the appeal to the limited extent of varying the contact order to ensure the child's welfare and safety.

Parties
Appellant: Mother; Respondent: Father
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Lower Court Order
Outcome
Appeal allowed; order varied
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Best Interests of the Child, Variation of Contact Orders
Family Law Child Welfare Child Contact Best Interests of the Child Variation of Contact Orders

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Parties

Mother

Appellant

Father

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Lower Court Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the contact order made by the lower court was in the best interests of the child
  2. 2 Whether the risks identified by the CAFCASS officer were adequately considered

Ratio Decidendi

The lower court failed to sufficiently reflect the need to protect the child against risks identified by the CAFCASS officer. The appellate court allowed the appeal to the limited extent of varying the contact order to ensure the child's welfare and safety.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; order varied

Orders

  • Permission to appeal granted
  • Contact order varied to change venue to John Lewis cafeteria, Oxford Street, for specified dates