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Damages for lengthy section 20 accommodation with valid consent (High Court)
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Damages for lengthy section 20 accommodation with valid consent (High Court)
In Kent County Council v M and others (Section 20: declaration and damages) [2016] EWFC 28, Theis J ordered Kent County Council to pay £17,500 damages for failing to assess, give effect to a care plan, provide an opportunity for permanency and issue care proceedings in a timely manner. These breached the child's rights under Articles 6 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Published on 18-May-2016
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