What is the ratio in Re B (Children)?

Adoption orders require rigorous comparative analysis against all realistic alternatives and should only be made as a last resort when nothing else will suffice for the child's welfare.

What did the court decide in Re B (Children)?

The House of Lords held that lower courts had not conducted sufficient analysis of alternatives to adoption and remitted the case for proper comparative evaluation.

Why is Re B (Children) important for child law?

It established the fundamental principle that adoption is a last resort requiring rigorous analysis, fundamentally changing adoption practice and balancing child welfare with family rights.

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