Public Law Outline (PLO)

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What is PLO?

The Public Law Outline (PLO) sets out the duties local authorities have when thinking about taking a case to court to ask for a Care Order to take a child into care or for a Supervision Order to be made. This is often described as initiating public law care proceedings.

The PLO process is intended to be a final step before care proceedings are issued.

A letter before action is received by parents prior to the meeting. The Local Authority hope that parents will attend the meeting with a solicitor.

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If you have received a letter before action or have been asked to go to a PLO, it is important that you seek urgent legal advice.

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If you have received a notice informing you of potential court proceedings, it is important that you contact us immediately. With timely expert advice, court proceedings can be avoided.

Contact our team today by calling 0333 016 3333. One of our Child Law Solicitors will be happy to discuss your case in complete confidence. If you would prefer to send an email, please use the form on this page and indicate the best time to call you back.