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CHILDREN IN NEED

February 19th, 2025 by James Goudie KC

Local authorities are required to deliver necessary support to a child in need under the Children Act 1989. In WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL v AB ( 2025 ) EWCA Civ 132the Court of Appeal says that a court order should not be used solely to encourage an authority to do that which it is already statutorily obliged to do. Once a full care order is made the Court would not have jurisdiction to review the operation of a care plan or require the authority to adhere to the key elements of any care plan; and the authority could amend or fundamentally alter a Court approved care plan.

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