In Re F (A Child): CA 13 Oct 1999

Where a child, having attained sixteen, but with severe mental disability, sought to return home where the local authority feared she might be the victim of abuse, the proper approach was to seek wardship, where she might have separate representation. An application for the displacement of the father as the nearest relative was inappropriate, since her choice was not seriously irresponsible.

Citations:

Gazette 13-Oct-1999, Times 19-Oct-1999, Gazette 08-Dec-1999

Statutes:

Mental Health Act 1983 1(2)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Children

Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.81872