J (A Child) (Removal to Pakistan), Re

Facts

J, a boy rising 15, was born in Pakistan and spent most of his childhood in the care of relatives, principally a paternal aunt, C. His parents, A and B, married with five children, moved between jurisdictions over 25 years and acquired British citizenship in 2024, when they arranged for J to join them in England. Living with his parents proved difficult: J and his father clashed over discipline, phone use and schoolwork, and J alleged he was slapped, beaten and repeatedly threatened with being sent back to Pakistan as punishment. From 26 May 2025 he contacted children's services, ChildLine, the Children's Commissioner and others, asking to be accommodated away from his parents. A section 47 inquiry began on 23 June 2025; days later, on 2 July 2025, his father took him to Pakistan without telling the school or the social worker. From there J contacted ChildLine and the British High Commission, and instructed a solicitor, Mr Netto. On 14 August 2025 Morgan J made him a ward of court and appointed Mr Netto his litigation friend; Harrison J ordered his return, and he flew back alone on 9 September 2025. J then applied for prohibited steps and specific issue orders under s.8 Children Act 1989 to prevent his parents removing him to Pakistan. Both parents, acting in person, opposed the application.