In the matter of A (Secure accommodation order) [2013] JRC 042 (22 February 2013)

In the matter of A (Secure accommodation order) [2013] JRC 042 (22 February 2013)

The Court found that A has a history of absconding, is likely to abscond if not placed in secure accommodation, and is likely to suffer significant harm if she does so. All statutory criteria are met, requiring the making of a secure accommodation order.

Citation
[2013] JRC 042
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Respondent: A
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Secure Accommodation Order Application / Judgment on Application
Outcome
secure accommodation order granted
Legal Topics
Secure Accommodation Orders, Child Protection, Absconding, Significant Harm
Child Law Family Law Secure Accommodation Orders Child Protection Absconding Significant Harm

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

A

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Secure Accommodation Order Application / Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the statutory criteria for a secure accommodation order under Article 22(1) of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002 are met
  2. 2 Whether A is likely to abscond if not placed in secure accommodation
  3. 3 Whether A is likely to suffer significant harm if she absconds

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that A has a history of absconding, is likely to abscond if not placed in secure accommodation, and is likely to suffer significant harm if she does so. All statutory criteria are met, requiring the making of a secure accommodation order.

Court Disposition

secure accommodation order granted

Orders

  • A is to be placed in secure accommodation (Greenfields) for up to 3 months.