ADA (Children: Care and Placement Orders)
[2023] EWCA Civ 743 · Court of Appeal
What happened: Appeals concerned decisions for several siblings, including an adoption plan for the youngest child, D. An aunt and uncle had offered to care for D. The court had to consider whether concerns about that family option had been properly investigated and whether possible protective arrangements and the children's relationships had received enough attention.
What the court decided: The Court of Appeal set aside D's care and placement orders and directed a fresh hearing, with a temporary care order in the meantime. The appeals concerning B and C were dismissed. The result for D did not amount to an order that D must live with the relatives.
Why it matters to adoptees: The assessment of a relative can determine whether a child grows up within their wider family or is placed for adoption. This case shows why disputed concerns need examination and why possible support, safeguards and the loss of sibling relationships belong in the comparison. It is important to report the mixed outcome accurately: the court required reconsideration for one child, while leaving the decisions for others in place. The later outcome for D has not been verified.
Review limitations recorded
No exhaustive later treatment review; subsequent final welfare outcome not verified.
Limitations: No outright order placing D with relatives. Success concerning D must not be represented as success for all siblings; subsequent outcome not checked.
Case details and sources
Adoptee involvement: Family members brought the appeal(s) concerning children; not an adult adoptee application.
Remedy sought: Care and placement orders set aside; further welfare proceedings required.
Legal route: Appeal concerning care and placement orders
Judgments in this case
- [2023] EWCA Civ 743 · Court of Appeal · 2023-06-29 · Judgment
Sources checked
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Paragraphs 34–45 · Judgment reproduction
Review scope: Judgment reproduction checked for family assessment issues, mixed appeal outcomes and rehearing disposition. No exhaustive later treatment or subsequent outcome review.
Human verification pending. Entry: CASE-NEW-035.