In the matter of Ollie, Cameron and Sally (Care order/Supervision order) [2016] JRC 186 (14 October 2016)

In the matter of Ollie, Cameron and Sally (Care order/Supervision order) [2016] JRC 186 (14 October 2016)

The Court found that the threshold for intervention was met for all three children due to significant neglect and emotional harm. It was in the best interests of Ollie and Cameron to be placed in long-term foster care under care orders, and for Sally to remain with her mother under a supervision order with ongoing support and monitoring.

Citation
[2016] JRC 186
Parties
Applicant: Minister; First Respondent: Mother; Second Respondent: Sally's Father; Child (subject): Ollie; Child (subject): Cameron; Child (subject): Sally
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Care and Supervision Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Care orders granted for Ollie and Cameron; supervision order granted for Sally for twelve months.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Welfare Test, Parental Responsibility, Threshold Criteria
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Supervision Orders Welfare Test Parental Responsibility Threshold Criteria

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Mother

First Respondent

Sally's Father

Second Respondent

Ollie

Child (subject)

Cameron

Child (subject)

Sally

Child (subject)

Procedural Posture

Care and Supervision Order Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold for care and supervision orders is met under Children (Jersey) Law 2002
  2. 2 Whether care orders should be made for Ollie and Cameron
  3. 3 Whether a supervision order should be made for Sally

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the threshold for intervention was met for all three children due to significant neglect and emotional harm. It was in the best interests of Ollie and Cameron to be placed in long-term foster care under care orders, and for Sally to remain with her mother under a supervision order with ongoing support and monitoring.

Court Disposition

Care orders granted for Ollie and Cameron; supervision order granted for Sally for twelve months.

Orders

  • Care order for Ollie
  • Care order for Cameron