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Parents with learning disabilities—what is ‘good enough’ care?

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Published on: 23 February 2016

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What was the background to this decision?
How did the court deal with the issue of parents with learning disabilities?
What impact did the parents learning difficulties have on the court's approach to D’s welfare?
What are the practical implications of this decision?

Article summary

Family analysis: What are the difficulties facing the courts and local authorities when considering the care options for children whose parents have learning disabilities? Richard Jones, barrister at 1 Garden Court, considers the guidance offered in the recent decision from Munby P in the challenging case of Re D (A Child) (No 3).

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