The Weekly Law Reports
[1994] 3 WLR 558
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
In re
M. (A MINOR) (CARE ORDERS: THRESHOLD CONDITIONS)
1994 June 7,
8;
July 21
July 21
Lord Mackay of Clashfern L.C., Lord Templeman, Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle, Lord Slynn of Hadley and Lord Nolan
Children
— Care proceedings
— Threshold conditions
— Father sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of child's mother
— Local authority making interim arrangements including placement with foster mother
— Subsequent application by relative for residence order supported by local authority
— Father supporting care order
— Whether condition that child “is suffering, or is likely to suffer” significant harm satisfied
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Children Act 1989 (c. 41), ss. 1(3)(g)(4), 31(2)