In the matter of FF (Supervision Order) [2022] JRC 224 (11 October 2022)

In the matter of FF (Supervision Order) [2022] JRC 224 (11 October 2022)

The threshold for a Supervision Order is met due to evidence of significant harm and unreasonable parental care. A Supervision Order is necessary and in the child's best interests to ensure continued support and safeguard welfare upon his return to the mother's care.

Citation
[2022] JRC 224
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Respondent: Mother; Subject: FF (the Child); Guardian: Guardian
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Child Protection / Care Proceedings / Final Orders Hearing
Outcome
Supervision Order granted for 12 months; child to return to live with mother and her partner.
Legal Topics
Supervision Order, Significant Harm Threshold, Welfare of the Child, Parenting Skills, Children (jersey) Law 2002
Family Law Child Protection Supervision Order Significant Harm Threshold Welfare of the Child Parenting Skills Children (jersey) Law 2002

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Mother

Respondent

FF (the Child)

Subject

Guardian

Guardian

Procedural Posture

Child Protection / Care Proceedings / Final Orders Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the threshold criteria for a Supervision Order under Article 24(2) of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002 are met
  2. 2 Whether a Supervision Order is in the best interests of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold for a Supervision Order is met due to evidence of significant harm and unreasonable parental care. A Supervision Order is necessary and in the child's best interests to ensure continued support and safeguard welfare upon his return to the mother's care.

Court Disposition

Supervision Order granted for 12 months; child to return to live with mother and her partner.

Orders

  • Supervision Order for 12 months in the terms of the draft produced to the court.
  • Child to return to live full time with the mother and her partner by 29th October.