In the matter of Linda(Supervision order) [2017] JRC 211A (13 December 2017)

In the matter of Linda(Supervision order) [2017] JRC 211A (13 December 2017)

The threshold for an interim order under Article 30(1) of the Children's Law is satisfied based on the facts and social worker's report, and an interim supervision order with Linda placed with her father is in her best interests.

Citation
[2017] JRC 211A
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Subject Child: Linda; Respondent: Mother; Respondent: Father (B); Guardian: Guardian (Mrs Ferguson)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 December 2017
Procedural Posture
Child Protection / Application for Interim Supervision Order
Outcome
interim supervision order granted
Legal Topics
Interim Supervision Order, Significant Harm Threshold, Best Interests of the Child
Family Law Child Protection Interim Supervision Order Significant Harm Threshold Best Interests of the Child

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Linda

Subject Child

Mother

Respondent

Father (B)

Respondent

Guardian (Mrs Ferguson)

Guardian

Procedural Posture

Child Protection / Application for Interim Supervision Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the threshold for an interim order under Article 30(1) of the Children's Law is met
  2. 2 Whether an interim supervision order is in Linda's best interests

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold for an interim order under Article 30(1) of the Children's Law is satisfied based on the facts and social worker's report, and an interim supervision order with Linda placed with her father is in her best interests.

Court Disposition

interim supervision order granted

Orders

  • Interim supervision order made placing Linda with her father under the supervision of Children's Service as per the amended draft order.