Conclusion As a result of these decisions it should be anticipate that there will be an increase in section 20 arrangements being converted into interim care order applications; hence the increase in care order applications. (bondsolon.com)
«However, we are seriously concerned that the combination of a number of measures, including interim care orders being extended for up to 6 months and proposals to significantly reduce the role of the judge in scrutinizing care plans, will result in cases of very poor local authority practice going unchallenged. (frg.org.uk)
Further Interim Care Orders can be made which last up to four weeks but they should be kept to a minimum to avoid delay in making a decision. (fosterline.info)