Dispensing with parental consent

Question 1

S v L (2012)

Answer 1

The courts power to dispense with parental consent in certain circumstances is not against article 8 of the ECHR.

Question 2

B v C (1996)

Answer 2

Parent’s consent dispensed with due to it being unreasonable for them to withhold consent (parents both suffered from Huntingtons disease)

Question 3

West Lothian Council v M (2002)

Answer 3

Parental consent dispensed with as parents constantly failed to promote and safeguard Childs health and welfare and to maintain personal relations.