In the matter of P [2009] JRC 206A (29 October 2009)

In the matter of P [2009] JRC 206A (29 October 2009)

There are reasonable grounds for believing that all four children are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm, and a supervision order is inadequate. Interim care orders are necessary to safeguard their welfare pending completion of assessments and a final hearing.

Citation
[2009] JRC 206A
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Respondent: Mrs Ph; Respondent: Mr D; Respondent: Mr Ph; Child: R; Child: J; Child: P; Child: K; Children's Guardian: Mrs Green
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Interim Care Order Application / Interim Hearing
Outcome
Interim care orders granted for J, R, P, and K.
Legal Topics
Interim Care Orders, Parental Responsibility, Significant Harm, Child Welfare, Supervision Orders
Family Law Child Protection Interim Care Orders Parental Responsibility Significant Harm Child Welfare Supervision Orders

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Mrs Ph

Respondent

Mr D

Respondent

Mr Ph

Respondent

R

Child

J

Child

P

Child

K

Child

Mrs Green

Children's Guardian

Procedural Posture

Interim Care Order Application / Interim Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether interim care orders should be granted for J, R, P, and K
  2. 2 Whether the children are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm
  3. 3 Adequacy of supervision orders versus care orders

Ratio Decidendi

There are reasonable grounds for believing that all four children are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm, and a supervision order is inadequate. Interim care orders are necessary to safeguard their welfare pending completion of assessments and a final hearing.

Court Disposition

Interim care orders granted for J, R, P, and K.

Orders

  • Minister granted interim care orders for all four children.
  • Children's Service to carry out assessments.