The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1985] AC 791
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
In re
W. (A MINOR) (WARDSHIP: JURISDICTION)
1985 March 14,
18;
May 2
May 2
Lord Scarman, Lord Diplock, Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook and Lord Brightman
Children and Young Persons
— Care proceedings
— Child received into care by local authority
— Parents consenting to local authority seeking order freeing child for adoption
— Relatives of child commencing wardship proceedings as means of being heard as to child's future
— Whether High Court to exercise wardship jurisdiction
—
Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c. 54), s. 1
—
Children Act 1975 (c. 72), s. 14
Minor
— Ward of court
— Child in care of local authority
— Child rejected by parents
— Relatives seeking access and care and control
— Wardship proceedings
— Whether court to exercise jurisdiction