B (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 12 (FPC) (2010)

The threshold criteria for making a supervision order are met and it is in B’s best interests for a 12-month supervision order to be made to ensure continued support and monitoring for the family.

Citation: [2010] EWMC 12 (FPC)
Parties: Applicant: X Local Authority; 1st Respondent (mother): Ms L; 2nd Respondent (father): Mr H; 3rd Respondent: B (a child) through his Children’s Guardian
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Procedural Posture: Family Proceedings – Application for Supervision Order / Final Hearing and Order
Outcome: Supervision Order for 12 months granted to X Local Authority in respect of B.
Legal Topics: Supervision Order, Threshold Criteria, Welfare Checklist, Human Rights Act, Parental Responsibility

Family Law Child Protection Supervision Order Threshold Criteria Welfare Checklist Human Rights Act Parental Responsibility

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

Ms L

1st Respondent (mother)

Mr H

2nd Respondent (father)

B (a child) through his Children’s Guardian

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Proceedings – Application for Supervision Order / Final Hearing and Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the threshold criteria under s.31 Children Act 1989 are met for making a supervision order
2 Whether a supervision order is in the best interests of the child B

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold criteria for making a supervision order are met and it is in B’s best interests for a 12-month supervision order to be made to ensure continued support and monitoring for the family.

Court Disposition

Supervision Order for 12 months granted to X Local Authority in respect of B.

Orders

Supervision Order for 12 months to X Local Authority in respect of B