The applicant sought a writ of habeas corpus in respect of her child who was in the care of a local authority. The child was in their care following a contested care order made by a court. The detention, so far as it was one, was lawful.
Judges:
Lord Justice Butler-Sloss, Lord Justice Hutchison, Lord Justice Schiemann
Citations:
[1997] EWCA Civ 2136
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children
Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.142533