The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1987] AC 317
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
In re
D. (A MINOR)
1986 March 19
1986 Oct. 8;
Dec. 4
1986 Oct. 8;
Dec. 4
Dillon, Stephen Brown and Woolf L.JJ. Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Griffiths, Lord Mackay of Clashfern and Lord Goff of Chieveley
Children and Young Persons
— Care proceedings
— Relevant considerations
— Child born with drug dependency due to mother's drug abuse
— Child taken from mother at birth
— Juvenile court finding that child's health being impaired or proper development being prevented
— Whether mother's conduct during pregnancy relevant
— Whether justices entitled to make care order
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Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c. 54), s. 1(2)(a)