Regulations which had removed the discretion of the Local Authority to place children with a carer who had a relevant conviction, were not ultra vires even though it created a situation where the best interests of the child might not always be served.
Citations:
Times 11-Nov-1998, Gazette 25-Nov-1998
Statutes:
Children (Protection from Offenders) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1997 1997/2308
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Adoption
Updated: 26 May 2022; Ref: scu.87723
