X, Y and Z, Re (Damages : Inordinate Delay In Issuing Proceedings): FC 23 Feb 2016

Application for declarations and damages pursuant to the Human Rights Act following the two children X and Y being subject to a (purported) s.20 agreement to be accommodated by West Sussex County Council for a period from 19th January 2013 until 15th July 2015 when an interim care order was granted. The application is brought by the mother, Z, and by the Guardian on behalf of the children. The Local Authority state that there has been no breach of their Human Rights and consequently no declarations should be made or damages awarded.

[2016] EWFC B44
Bailii
England and Wales

Children, Human Rights

Updated: 19 January 2022; Ref: scu.566738