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C, a baby [2012] EWHC 2190 (Fam)

This judgment looks at the use of a voluntary agreement to put a child into care.

At the time of "agreeing" to this the mother had been medicated with Morphine. She was also told it was temporary when it has given rise to a forced adoption. In the end, however, it has still given rise to a forced adoption.

Parents are often bullied into accepting S20 agreements with the threat of court proceedings. This judgment doesn't really help.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I see the words 'Cassel' and Psychologist, so what is the true story.?

Approaching a patient who who has recently been given an anaesthetic is totally wrong. It needs no discussion. it is just plain wrong.
Unknown said…
So true ! It looks like an opportunity for the judge to say : look, we use the article 8 when it is appropriate... We care about the mother human rights...

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