B (A Child), Re [2016] EWFC B23 (05 April 2016)

B (A Child), Re [2016] EWFC B23 (05 April 2016)

The statutory criteria under s.25(1)(a) Children Act 1989 are satisfied: A is a child looked after by the local authority, has a history of absconding, and is at risk of significant harm if not securely accommodated. Secure accommodation is necessary to protect her welfare and safety.

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Citation
[2016] EWFC B23
Parties
Applicant: North Tyneside Council; Respondent: A (child); Other: A's father; Other: A's mother; Guardian: Guardian (represented by Miss Cannell-Mirza)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 April 2016
Procedural Posture
Secure Accommodation Order Application / First Instance Judgment
Outcome
secure accommodation order granted
Legal Topics
Secure Accommodation, Children in Care, Risk of Harm, Absconding, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Protection Secure Accommodation Children in Care Risk of Harm Absconding Welfare of the Child

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Parties

North Tyneside Council

Applicant

A (child)

Respondent

A's father

Other

A's mother

Other

Guardian (represented by Miss Cannell-Mirza)

Guardian

Procedural Posture

Secure Accommodation Order Application / First Instance Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the statutory criteria for a secure accommodation order under s.25 Children Act 1989 are met for A
  2. 2 Whether secure accommodation is in A's best interests

Ratio Decidendi

The statutory criteria under s.25(1)(a) Children Act 1989 are satisfied: A is a child looked after by the local authority, has a history of absconding, and is at risk of significant harm if not securely accommodated. Secure accommodation is necessary to protect her welfare and safety.

Court Disposition

secure accommodation order granted

Orders

  • A to be placed in secure accommodation at Residential Home B for three months, with possible move to Residential Home C in Northumberland.
  • Local authority to file a care plan within seven days.