In the matter of UU [2011] JRC 191 (29 September 2011)

In the matter of UU [2011] JRC 191 (29 September 2011)

The threshold criteria for a care order are met due to significant harm suffered by UU from mother's alcohol abuse and neglect. All parties agree a care order is necessary to ensure UU's welfare, with Children's Service assuming responsibility. The care order is in UU's best interests.

Citation
[2011] JRC 191
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Subject Child: UU; Respondent: Mother; Respondent: B (birth father); Guardian: Guardian
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 September 2011
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
care order granted
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Child Welfare, Parental Alcohol Abuse, Kinship Care
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Child Welfare Parental Alcohol Abuse Kinship Care

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

UU

Subject Child

Mother

Respondent

B (birth father)

Respondent

Guardian

Guardian

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold criteria for care order under Article 24(2) Children's (Jersey) Law 2002 are met
  2. 2 Whether a care order is in the best interests of UU

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold criteria for a care order are met due to significant harm suffered by UU from mother's alcohol abuse and neglect. All parties agree a care order is necessary to ensure UU's welfare, with Children's Service assuming responsibility. The care order is in UU's best interests.

Court Disposition

care order granted

Orders

  • care order made for UU
  • care plan approved