In the matter of Sofia (Emergency Protection Order) [2019] JRC 112 (17 June 2019)

In the matter of Sofia (Emergency Protection Order) [2019] JRC 112 (17 June 2019)

The threshold for a supervision order was met due to the Child's disclosure of assault, complex needs, and the Mother's inability to parent. The Court approved a twelve-month supervision order with a comprehensive care plan, supported by expert advice and consent of both respondents.

Citation
[2019] JRC 112
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Subject: Sofia (the Child); First Respondent: Grandmother; Second Respondent: Mother
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Supervision Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
supervision order granted
Legal Topics
Supervision Order, Child Welfare, Threshold Test, Care Plan, Educational Provision

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Sofia (the Child)

Subject

Grandmother

First Respondent

Mother

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Supervision Order Application / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the threshold for a supervision order under Article 24(2)(a) Children (Jersey) Law 2002 is met
  2. 2 Appropriateness of reunification with the Grandmother
  3. 3 Adequacy of educational provision for the Child

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold for a supervision order was met due to the Child's disclosure of assault, complex needs, and the Mother's inability to parent. The Court approved a twelve-month supervision order with a comprehensive care plan, supported by expert advice and consent of both respondents.

Court Disposition

supervision order granted

Orders

  • Supervision order for twelve months in respect of the Child
  • Approval of comprehensive care plan