H (Revocation of Placement Order) [2014] EWFC B56 (16 May 2014)

H (Revocation of Placement Order) [2014] EWFC B56 (16 May 2014)

The mother has not demonstrated a sufficient change in her circumstances since the placement orders were made. The changes are superficial and do not address the underlying emotional and psychological issues identified in previous proceedings. She has not shown sufficient insight or protective capacity, nor accepted responsibility for past failures. Accordingly, the application for permission to apply for revocation of the placement orders is dismissed.

Citation
[2014] EWFC B56
Parties
Applicant: Mother; Respondent: Local Authority; Respondent: Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Application to Revoke Placement Orders (child Care/adoption) / Permission to Apply for Revocation of Placement Orders Under Section 24 Adoption and Children Act 2002
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Revocation of Placement Orders, Change in Circumstances, Parental Capacity, Welfare of the Child, Permission to Apply
Family Law Child Protection Adoption Revocation of Placement Orders Change in Circumstances Parental Capacity Welfare of the Child Permission to Apply

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Parties

Mother

Applicant

Local Authority

Respondent

Guardian

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application to Revoke Placement Orders (child Care/adoption) / Permission to Apply for Revocation of Placement Orders Under Section 24 Adoption and Children Act 2002

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother has demonstrated a sufficient change in circumstances since the placement orders were made to justify permission to apply for revocation
  2. 2 Whether the mother’s application has sufficient prospects of success to warrant granting permission

Ratio Decidendi

The mother has not demonstrated a sufficient change in her circumstances since the placement orders were made. The changes are superficial and do not address the underlying emotional and psychological issues identified in previous proceedings. She has not shown sufficient insight or protective capacity, nor accepted responsibility for past failures. Accordingly, the application for permission to apply for revocation of the placement orders is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Permission to apply for revocation of placement orders is refused
  • No further orders made