St Helens Borough Council v PE [2006] EWHC 3460 (Fam)
In cases involving the doctrine of necessity a declaration in the form of "it is lawful, being in [PE's] best interests..." is appropriate, as it is the best interests of the vulnerable adult which determine lawfulness; however, in other circumstances under the inherent jurisdiction a bare declaration in the form of "it is in [PE's] best interests..." is appropriate.
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Hearing date: 11 December 2006
Before: Munby J
Ms Jenni Richards (instructed by Peter Blackburn, Assistant Chief Executive (Legal & Administrative Services)) for the claimant
Mr David Wolfe (instructed by Leigh Day & Co) for the first defendant
Mr Paul Bowen (instructed by Miles and Partners) for the second defendant
Mr Stephen Knafler (instructed by Hempsons) for the interested party