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In re H (A Child)

Hearings

England & Wales

07 Feb 2020 [2020] EWHC 220 (Fam); [2020] 1 FCR 780, Fam D (Hayden J)

22 May 2020 [2020] EWCA Civ 664; [2021] Fam 133; [2020] 3 WLR 1049; [2021] 2 All ER 288; [2020] 2 FLR 753; [2020] WLR (D) 308, CA (McCombe, King, Peter Jackson LJJ)

Additional names

In re T (A Child) (Immunizations)

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council v M

Subject Matter

CHILDREN — Inherent jurisdiction — Immunizations

[2020] EWHC 220 (Fam); [2020] 1 FCR 780, Fam D

CHILDREN — Care proceedings — Immunisation — Local authority obtaining care order in respect of child — Parents objecting to child receiving routine vaccinations in line with public health recommendations — Whether local authority having power to consent to vaccinations notwithstanding parents’ objections — Whether local authority required to apply to High Court for order under inherent jurisdiction authorising vaccinations — Children Act 1989 (c 41), ss 33(3), 100

[2020] EWCA Civ 664; [2021] Fam 133; [2020] 3 WLR 1049; [2021] 2 All ER 288; [2020] 2 FLR 753; [2020] WLR (D) 308, CA

Appellate History

In re H (A Child) [2020] EWHC 220 (Fam); [2020] 1 FCR 780, Fam D

Decision of Hayden J affirmed

In re H (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 664; [2021] Fam 133; [2020] 3 WLR 1049; [2021] 2 All ER 288; [2020] 2 FLR 753; [2020] WLR (D) 308, CA

Commentary

UK Human Rights Blog
Children in care and vaccinations: who decides? Case comment

Transparency Project
Vaccination – No ‘biggie’ but still ‘a big deal’ Case comment

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