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Brent London Borough Council v K [2015] EWHC 658 (Fam), [2015] All ER (D) 203 (Mar)

An urgent application was made for a collection order regarding a vulnerable child. She was taken to a police station at 7.30pm, but was not collected until 3.02am. The Family Division stated that it was not acceptable for such an application to be granted by a judge and only then for inquiries to be made as to placement and transportation. It was incumbent on authorities to ensure that robust processes were in place.

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Brent London Borough Council v K [2015] EWHC 658 (Fam), [2015] All ER (D) 203 (Mar)

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