Case No. LS386-20

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE COBB This judgment was delivered in private. The judge has given leave for this version of the judgment to be published on condition that (irrespective of what is contained in the judgment) in any published version of the judgment the anonymity of the children and members of their family must be strictly preserved. All persons, including representatives of the media, must ensure that this condition is strictly complied with. Failure to do so will be a contempt of court. SITTING IN LEEDS (REMOTELY) Coverdale House East Parade Leeds Before: THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE COBB Between: Ms A Applicant and - Ms B Respondent The Local Authority E (By her Children’s Guardian) Re E (Adoption by One Person) Ms A in person Ms B in person Mr Alex Taylor (instructed by Local Authority Solicitor) for the Local AuthorityMr Michael George (of JWP Solicitors Limited) for the Children’s Guardian Hearing dates: 28 April 2021 Approved Judgment THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE COBB This judgment was delivered in private. The judge has given leave for this version of the judgment to be published on condition that (irrespective of what is contained in the judgment) in any published version of the judgment the anonymity of the children and members of their family must be strictly preserved. All persons, including representatives of the media, must ensure that this condition is strictly complied with. Failure to do so will be a contempt of court.