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Family-law [2026] JRC 089

In the matter of the Representation of J (Doleance) (Royal Court : Hearing

In the matter of the Representation of J (Doleance) (Royal Court : Hearing (Civil) : MacRae : Doleance) [2026] JRC 089 (1 April 2026)

The Royal Court quashed an emergency protection order made without application or evidence, finding a manifest procedural error and grave injustice.

  • Emergency-protection-orders
  • Interim-care-orders
  • Natural-justice
  • Jurisdiction
  • Procedural-fairness
  • Emergency-protection-order
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Family-law [2022] JRC 129

In the matter of GG and HH (Interim Care Order)

In the matter of GG and HH (Interim Care Order) [2022] JRC 129 (13 June 2022)

The Jersey Royal Court granted an interim care order for two children, approved the care plan, and stressed that emergency removal requires immediate risk of significant harm.

  • Interim-care-orders
  • Emergency-protection-orders
  • Threshold-for-removal
  • Care-plans
  • Parental-responsibility
  • Child-protection
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Family-law [2021] JRC 243

In the matter of HH (Emergency Protection Order)

In the matter of HH (Emergency Protection Order) [2021] JRC 243 (30 September 2021)

The Royal Court of Jersey refused an Emergency Protection Order for a young child, finding the evidence did not show imminent danger or significant harm.

  • Emergency-protection-orders
  • Threshold-for-removal-of-child
  • Risk-of-sexual-harm
  • Proportionality-in-child-removal
  • Children-(jersey)-law-2002
  • Child-protection
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Family-law [2020] JRC 243A

In the matter of QQ (Emergency Protection Order) 19-Nov-2020

In the matter of QQ (Emergency Protection Order) 19-Nov-2020 [2020] JRC 243A (19 November 2020)

The Jersey Royal Court granted a 28-day Emergency Protection Order for a 9-year-old child, finding credible risk of significant harm if he returned home.

  • Emergency-protection-orders
  • Significant-harm
  • Parental-responsibility
  • Foster-care
  • Emergency-protection-order
  • Child-protection
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Family-law [2016] JRC 228

In the matter of Abbie (Care proceedings)

In the matter of Abbie (Care proceedings) [2016] JRC 228 (07 December 2016)

The court granted an emergency protection order for Abbie after evidence suggested she was suffering significant harm, possibly linked to sexual abuse within the family.

  • Emergency-protection-orders
  • Child-welfare
  • Sexual-abuse-allegations
  • Emergency-protection-order
  • Child-protection
  • Family-law
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Family-law [2015] JRC 261

In the matter of Maria (Care order)

In the matter of Maria (Care order) [2015] JRC 261 (17 December 2015)

The Royal Court granted an interim care order for a 12-week-old infant after undertakings were breached, alcohol use resumed, and the child was judged at risk.

  • Interim-care-orders
  • Child-removal
  • Parental-undertakings
  • Supervision-orders
  • Emergency-protection-orders
  • Interim-care-order
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Family-law [2015] JRC 051A

in the matter of Imogen (Care proceedings)

in the matter of Imogen (Care proceedings) [2015] JRC 051A (05 March 2015)

The court granted a 28-day Emergency Protection Order after finding a child’s genital injury was likely caused by sexual abuse and that her mother could not protect her.

  • Emergency-protection-orders
  • Significant-harm
  • Sexual-abuse
  • Parental-responsibility
  • Proportionality
  • Emergency-protection-order
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Family-law [2008] JRC 026A

In the matter of an EPO in respect of B

In the matter of an EPO in respect of B [2008] JRC 026A (20 February 2008)

The court granted an emergency protection order for a 15-year-old girl with OCD, underweight and suicidal ideation, to remain in hospital accommodation for assessment.

  • Emergency-protection-orders
  • Significant-harm
  • Parental-responsibility
  • Child-welfare
  • Emergency-protection-order
  • Child-protection
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