Re G: 2003

The mother was addicted to drugs. Whilst the grandmother was in hospital, the authority referred G’s case because of concerns at G’s development. An order freeing her for adoption was made. The grandmother sought an assessment under s38.
Held: The grandmother’s appeal failed. Her arguments presumed that she would have been the primary carer not the mother. The judge’s order was properly based on the evidence before her.

Citations:

[2003] EWHC 1711 FD

Statutes:

Children Act 1989 38(6)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Children

Updated: 06 July 2022; Ref: scu.228170