FC v UK (1999) 37344/97 [1999] ECHR 184
The applicant complained under Article 8 of the Convention that her adoptive father (whom she claims sexually abused her) automatically became her nearest relative under s26, that he consequently had access to personal information about her (including her treatment and whereabouts) and that she was not entitled to apply to have someone else act as her nearest relative; the case was struck out of the list by way of a friendly settlement on the basis that the government would change the law.
Notes
The change was finally made by the MHA 2007:
- Patient can apply to displace nearest relative, who can now be displaced on grounds of unsuitability 3/11/08
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