K (a Child), Re [2010] EWCC 41 (Fam) (2010)

K (a Child), Re [2010] EWCC 41 (Fam) (2010)

Given the findings of non-accidental injury by the mother and the evidence supporting the stability and quality of care provided by the maternal great aunt and uncle, the court endorses the Local Authority's care plan for KTR to remain in their care with monthly contact for the mother, subject to review, as this...

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Citation
[2010] EWCC 41 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: X Local Authority; Respondent: B; Respondent: R; Subject: KTR (child); Guardian: Ms J
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Final Hearing and Disposition
Outcome
Care order granted; child to remain with maternal great aunt and uncle; contact for mother set at monthly, subject to review.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Child Placement, Contact Arrangements, Non Accidental Injury
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Child Placement Contact Arrangements Non Accidental Injury

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

B

Respondent

R

Respondent

KTR (child)

Subject

Ms J

Guardian

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Final Hearing and Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a final care order should be made for KTR
  2. 2 Appropriate placement and contact arrangements for KTR

Ratio Decidendi

Given the findings of non-accidental injury by the mother and the evidence supporting the stability and quality of care provided by the maternal great aunt and uncle, the court endorses the Local Authority's care plan for KTR to remain in their care with monthly contact for the mother, subject to review, as this arrangement best promotes the child's welfare and security.

Court Disposition

Care order granted; child to remain with maternal great aunt and uncle; contact for mother set at monthly, subject to review.

Orders

  • Final care order made for KTR in favour of X Local Authority.
  • KTR to remain placed with maternal great aunt and uncle (Mr and Mrs H).