R v Merton, Sutton & Wandsworth HA & Ors, ex p Perry

[2001] Lloyd's Rep Med 73

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

and Mr Justice JACKSON

Judicial Review — Closure by health authority of adult residential unit — Promises made to parents of home for life — Previous policy not to close — failure by health authority to consider promises and previous policy — Decision flawed even where health authority unaware of previous promise or policy — Court not able to remedy flaws and substitute decision