Re W and Re Z (EU Settled Status for Looked After Children) [2021] EWHC 783

This case examines in general the ambit of section 33 of the Children Act 1989 and in particular how local authorities should approach applications for immigration status for those children in their care. Some children will be subject to care orders which confers parental responsibility upon the local authority. Section 33 permits the local authority to restrict the exercise of parental responsibility by others such as parents, when it is necessary for the child’s welfare.