In re P (A Child) (Adoption Proceedings) – WLR Daily

Posted June 29th, 2007 in adoption, law reports by sally

In re P (A Child) (Adoption Proceedings)

“A court’s decision whether or not to grant leave to a parent to oppose the making of an adoption order, pursuant to s 47(5) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, was “a decision relating to the adoption of a child” within the meaning of s 1(1) of the 2002 Act. Therefore, by s 1(2) of the Act, the paramount consideration of the court was the child’s welfare.”

WLR Daily, 27th June 2007

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