London Borough of Lambeth v L (Unlawful Placement) [2020] EWHC 3383 (Fam)

Authorisation of deprivation of liberty of a 13 year old boy in a placement out of jurisdiction – local authority had delayed significantly in issuing application – reminder that a local authority leaves itself open to liability in damages (sometimes considerable) if a child is placed in circumstances amounting to a deprivation of liberty without first seeking such an order