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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
137GMaking permanent care orders
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137G Making permanent care orders The Court must make the permanent care order if the Court is satisfied: (a) the child would be in need of protection but for the fact that the child is, at the time the order is made in the care of the CEO or another person; and (b) the order is the best means to safeguard the wellbeing of the (c) the person proposed to be given the parental responsibility for the child under the order has demonstrated the person's suitability to have that responsibility.