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Interim relief in age disputes: UYR v Derby CC—American Cyanamid, professional safeguarding evidence, inter-authority responsibility; Court of Appeal curbs relief where child is already accommodated (England and Wales)

Published on: 23 February 2026

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R (on the application of UYR) v Derby City Council & others [2025] EWHC 2081 (Admin)

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The claimant’s only disputed application related to interim relief. A dispute arose and continued between the two local authorities (Derby CC and Manchester CC) over which authority ought to accommodate the claimant. The decision underscores the importance of securing professional supporting evidence before inviting the High Court to apply well-established principles governing age disputes. Deputy High Court Judge Karen Ridge was persuaded by three principal items of evidence:

  • A decision by A&E staff to admit the claimant to a children’s ward and to make a safeguarding referral to the local children’s services authority;
  • A decision by the local children’s services authority to accommodate the claimant with other children in line with their ChA 1989, s 20 duty;
  • Evidence that the claimant’s mental health had likely worsened as a result of being treated as an adult.

Taken together, these matters informed the court’s approach...

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