The Weekly Law Reports
[2022] 1 WLR 3243
Supreme Court
*In re H-W (Children)
[2022] UKSC 17
2022 March 22; June 15
Lord Hodge DPSC, Lord Kitchin, Lord Burrows JJSC, Lord Hughes, Dame Siobhan Keegan
Children— Care proceedings— Proportionality— Judge granting local authority’s application for care orders in respect of children on grounds children likely to suffer sexual harm— Whether judge adopting proper approach to question whether orders necessary and proportionate— Whether alternative options considered— Proper approach of appellate court on appeals—
Children Act 1989 (c 41), ss 1, 31
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Human Rights Act 1998 (c 42), s 6(1), Sch 1, Pt I, art 8