In the case of London Borough of Tower Hamlets v F & M & T(a child) [2020] EWHC 220 (fam) a Local Authority was allowed to perform childhood vaccinations on a child whose parents did not agree with vaccinating. Should this decision be made by a judge or the parents or somebody else?

Try to consider the below points in your answer:

Give a brief overview of what the court in the case was trying to decide.

Summarise the view of the Local Authority and identify which ethical approach it was based upon.

Summarise the views of the parents and identify which ethical approach they were using.

Summarise the ultimate view of the judge and identify which ethical approach it was based upon.

Conclude as to who you think is the best placed to make the decision to vaccinate a young child and which ethical approach forms the basis of your decision.