Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, “Director of Child Welfare (Alta.) v. B.H., 2002 ABQB 371”
“freedom of religion is not absolute and may properly give way to an order...in a child's best interests”
Appeal from apprehension and treatment orders for Bethany Hughes (16, acute myeloid leukaemia) dismissed; the court found she could not make a free, informed choice owing to undue influence.
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Provenance and verification note for Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, Director of Child Welfare (Alta.) v. B.H., 2002 ABQB 371
Confidence note. Opened the vLex summary only; full judgment not opened (CanLII blocked).
Corroborated by. src-globe-2002-0906-hughes, src-abca-2009-hughes-estate
Notes. The court overrode the refusal; treatment failed; she died 5 Sept 2002.
Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-abqb-2002-bh-alberta