Mr Justice Mostyn spoke out at a family court hearing in Swansea brought by the boy's mother to bring him out of care. Carmarthenshire social services bosses had opposed her application.

Mr Justice Mostyn was told how a 12-year-old girl had been "marooned" in hospital. Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council had been unable to find accommodation for the girl, who has severe learning ...

Mr Justice Mostyn said it was "extraordinary" that "this rich country" could not find a suitable placement for such a vulnerable youngster. The judge was told the girl was admitted to hospital on ...