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Extension of special care order was in the best interests of the child
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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal against the decision of the High Court extending a special care order in respect of a minor, on the grounds, inter alia, that the statutory preconditions to the making of the order were met, and the decision to extend was in best interests of the child.
Child care - best interests of the child - appeal against decision of the High Court to extend special care order - conditions for special care satisfied - no application for special care order - pressure on resources - shortage of beds - guardian ad litem brought judicial review proceedings - child and family agency brought an application for an interim special care order - review of special care in the High Court - step-down facility is the next step - difficulty in identifying step-down facility - decision to extend in best interests of the child - appeal dismissed.
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