Suicidal girl to be moved to special unit after judge approves care plan

Sir James Munby approves plan of care for 17-year-old after he warned there would be ‘blood on our hands’ without proper supervision

A judge who raised the plight of a suicidal teenager by saying there would be “blood on our hands” if a safe placement was not found for her, has approved a plan for her care.

Sir James Munby, president of the high court’s family division, approved a plan that will mean the 17-year-old girl, known as X, will be moved to a special unit on Thursday after doctors managed to find her a place.

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