‘This application for judicial review concerns alleged failures of the London Borough of Islington to make provision according to law for the social, recreational and educational needs of the applicant . . who is now 25 and suffers from Seckels syndrome. He is blind, microcephalic, practically immobile, doubly incontinent and largely unable to communicate. He suffers from severe deformities of the chest and spine, a hiatus hernia and a permanent digestive disorder. His size and weight are those of a small child, but his helplessness and dependency are those of a baby. He is reliant on the devoted care of his mother and of others who assist her.’
Judges:
Sedley J
Citations:
[1996] EWHC 399 (Admin), (1996) 32 BMLR 136, (1997-98) 1 CCL Rep 119, [1997] ELR 66
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health, Local Government
Updated: 10 July 2022; Ref: scu.566421