Non-consensual adoption of foreign children is valid and ECHR compliant (Court of Appeal)

In Re N (Children) (Adoption: Jurisdiction) [2015] EWCA Civ 1112, Munby P confirms the basis for English courts to make adoption orders in respect of children with foreign citizenship, the types of public children law cases that can be transferred to a court in another EU member state under Article 15 of Brussels II Revised (2201/2003), and reiterates the need to involve central authorities and consular services in such cases. He also sends a warning to local authorities about the misuse of accommodation under section 20 of the Children Act 1989.