SZ v DG & Ors

The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficiently arguable case for leave to apply for contact, given the risk of disruption to ED's placement, the views of the special guardians, and the negative findings in the psychiatric/psychological report outweighing the positives. The application was refused.

Parties: Applicant: SZ; First Respondent: DG; Second Respondent: PG; Third Respondent: LG; Intervener: Nottingham City Council
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 14 April 2020
Procedural Posture: Family / Ruling on Application for Leave to Apply for Contact Order
Outcome: Application refused
Legal Topics: Special Guardianship, Contact Orders, Section 91(14) Children Act 1989, Leave to Apply, Child Welfare

Family Law Child Law Special Guardianship Contact Orders Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 Leave to Apply Child Welfare

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Parties

Applicant

First Respondent

Second Respondent

Third Respondent

Nottingham City Council

Intervener

Procedural Posture

Family / Ruling on Application for Leave to Apply for Contact Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether applicant has demonstrated an arguable case for leave to apply for contact with child under section 91(14) Children Act 1989
2 Whether there has been a significant change in circumstances since the special guardianship order
3 Risk of disruption to child's placement and welfare

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

Application for leave to apply for contact order under section 91(14) Children Act 1989 is refused