US EditionTeenager 'tricked' into moving to Ghana should stay until GCSEs finished, judge rules
A High Court judge cited risks of emotional harm and family breakdown, ruling the boy must stay in Ghana until completing GCSEs despite his wish to return to the UK.
- On Tuesday, Mrs Justice Theis ruled the boy known as S must remain in Ghana until he finishes his GCSEs, saying `I am acutely aware that the conclusion I have reached does not accord with S's wishes and how that will feel for him.`
- In March last year, his parents enrolled the boy known as S at a boarding school in Ghana without telling him, fearing his involvement with UK gang culture and risky behaviour.
- He told the court he wanted to return to the UK and this year found publicly funded lawyers to bring a High Court challenge after feeling 'tricked' and suffering a panic attack.
- Mrs Justice Theis set out a road map for his return after GCSEs, including family therapy funded by the local authority, and said `Whether that would take place will need to be reviewed nearer the time`.
- Because his parents oppose his return, the judge said the risk of relationship breakdown is very high, and Michael Gration KC said the boy's mother fears he could end up dead.
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