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) … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Health and Another ex parte C (Minors) (Kent County Council Intervening): QBD 11 Nov 1998