MKAA -v- Leicester City Council (anonymity order)
Administrative CourtHigh CourtKing's Bench DivisionAnonymity Order
Claim number: AC-2024-LON-002903
In the High Court of Justice
King’s Bench Division
Administrative Court
3 October 2024
Before:
DHCJ Mark Ockelton
Between:
The King
On the application of
MKAA
-v-
Leicester City Council
CONSENT ORDER
UPON the Claimant having lodged his claim for judicial review on 21 August 2024 challenging the Defendant’s decision of 21 May 2024 that he is an adult;
AND UPON the Defendant agreeing to withdraw the Initial Assessment of age dated 21st May 2024 and conduct a full Merton compliant age assessment;
AND UPON the Defendant agreeing to provide accommodation and support to the Claimant under the Children’s Act 1989 until a final determination as to age is made;
AND UPON the Defendant transferring the Claimant to accommodation provided under Section 20 of the Children’s Act 1989 on 4 September 2024.
BY CONSENT IT IS ORDERED THAT:
1. The claimant is granted anonymity and shall be referred to in these proceedings as ‘MKAA’
2. The Claimant’s application for permission for Judicial Review shall be withdrawn;
3. The Defendant shall pay the Claimant’s reasonable costs of this judicial review claim on a standard basis to be assessed if not agreed.
4. There shall be a detailed assessment of the Claimant’s legally aided costs.