JR (Deprivation of Liberty; Principles of Care), Re

It is necessary and proportionate to make a Care Order for JR to ensure certainty in decision-making, clarity of responsibility, and greater practical oversight, given past disagreements and the complexity of JR's needs. The welfare checklist under s.1 Children Act 1989 supports this outcome.

Parties: Applicant: Warwickshire County Council; First Respondent: Mother; Second Respondent: Father; Third Respondent: JR (a child, through the Children’s Guardian)
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 25 November 2024
Procedural Posture: Care and Deprivation of Liberty Order Proceedings / Final Judgment
Outcome: Care Order made for JR; Deprivation of Liberty Order continued.
Legal Topics: Care Orders, Deprivation of Liberty, Parental Responsibility, Children With Complex Needs

Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Deprivation of Liberty Parental Responsibility Children With Complex Needs

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Parties

Warwickshire County Council

Applicant

Mother

First Respondent

Father

Second Respondent

JR (a child, through the Children’s Guardian)

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care and Deprivation of Liberty Order Proceedings / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether a Care Order should be made for JR
2 Appropriateness of Deprivation of Liberty Order terms

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Care Order made for JR; Deprivation of Liberty Order continued.

Orders

Care Order granted for JR.
JR to remain in current placement with Z Provider.