E (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 27 (FPC) (2010)

E (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 27 (FPC) (2010)

The threshold criteria for a care order are met as E is likely to suffer significant harm in the form of sexual harm and neglect due to the care likely to be provided by his parents. A placement order is justified and parental consent is dispensed with as E’s welfare requires permanence and security through adoption.

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Citation
[2010] EWMC 27 (FPC)
Parties
Applicant: X Local Authority; 1st Respondent: Ms S; 2nd Respondent: Mr W; 3rd Respondent: E (a child through his Children’s Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care and Placement Order Application / Final Hearing and Judgment
Outcome
Care Order and Placement Order granted; parental consent dispensed with.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption, Parental Consent, Child Welfare
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Placement Orders Adoption Parental Consent Child Welfare

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

Ms S

1st Respondent

Mr W

2nd Respondent

E (a child through his Children’s Guardian)

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care and Placement Order Application / Final Hearing and Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the threshold criteria for a care order are met for E
  2. 2 Whether a placement order should be made for E without parental consent

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold criteria for a care order are met as E is likely to suffer significant harm in the form of sexual harm and neglect due to the care likely to be provided by his parents. A placement order is justified and parental consent is dispensed with as E’s welfare requires permanence and security through adoption.

Court Disposition

Care Order and Placement Order granted; parental consent dispensed with.

Orders

  • Care Order made in respect of E
  • Placement Order made in respect of E