A v R Local Authority & Anor

A v R Local Authority & Anor

Ms A's grounds for setting aside the adoption orders were either previously considered and rejected or lacked evidential or legal merit. No fundamental procedural irregularity or exceptional circumstance was established. Her application for permission to apply for contact posed a risk to the children and was totally without merit.

Parties
Applicant: Ms A; First Respondent: R Local Authority; Second Respondent: T Local Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Family / Ruling on Applications to Set Aside Adoption Orders and for Permission to Apply for Contact Orders
Outcome
Applications to set aside adoption orders and for permission to apply for contact orders dismissed.
Legal Topics
Adoption, Post Adoption Contact, Procedural Irregularity, Conflict of Interest, Human Trafficking, Child Welfare
Family Law Adoption Post Adoption Contact Procedural Irregularity Conflict of Interest Human Trafficking Child Welfare

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Parties

Ms A

Applicant

R Local Authority

First Respondent

T Local Authority

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Ruling on Applications to Set Aside Adoption Orders and for Permission to Apply for Contact Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether adoption orders should be set aside
  2. 2 Whether permission should be granted to apply for post-adoption contact
  3. 3 Whether alleged procedural irregularity or conflict of interest justifies revocation of adoption orders

Ratio Decidendi

Ms A's grounds for setting aside the adoption orders were either previously considered and rejected or lacked evidential or legal merit. No fundamental procedural irregularity or exceptional circumstance was established. Her application for permission to apply for contact posed a risk to the children and was totally without merit.

Court Disposition

Applications to set aside adoption orders and for permission to apply for contact orders dismissed.

Orders

  • Application to set aside adoption orders refused.
  • Permission to apply for contact orders refused.