The court had decided that the care plan proposed for the children should be accepted. This was for a long term placement with foster parents, and in due course, no doubt would lead to adoption. Both parents had suffered psychiatric problems. The mother sought continued contact with the children, with a view to a long term rehabilitation with her. Repeated attempts had been made for this, and there was evidence of psychological abuse.
Held: Contact was properly terminated where a permanent placement was anticipated, and continued contact would be disruptive of that process. The order had been made properly, and could not be set aside.
Judges:
Lord Justice Butler-Sloss, Lord Justice Morland
Citations:
[1997] EWCA Civ 2101
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children
Updated: 21 October 2022; Ref: scu.142498
