Lauren Bolton is fighting to stay with her son in a mother and baby unit in the prison currently on Coronation Street. But, she might not get her way.
A decision is yet to be made on whether Frankie can stay with Lauren. Alternative arrangements will be needed to be made if he cannot.
But, what would actually happen to Lauren and Frankie in real life? Here’s what a legal expert has to say…
Coronation Street: Lauren wants Frankie to stay with her in prison
On the cobbles, Lauren is currently on remand for the murder of Joel Deering after striking him on the head with a rock. She then threw his dead body into the river.
Kit Green recently arrested Lauren, leaving baby Frankie to be cared for by a foster carer.
On Monday night (November, 25), Lauren had a meeting with the prison team. She asked to be sent into a mother and baby unit with Frankie.
They explained that they had to consider Frankie’s best interests. Lauren would only be allowed to be with Frankie until he reached 18 months anyway.
Dee-Dee then fought in Lauren’s corner. She explained that keeping Frankie away from his mum could be detrimental to him.
Lauren feared that things would not go her way though. She then asked Max if he’d be able to care for Frankie instead. But, the Platts weren’t so sure this would be a good idea…
Legal expert explains what would happen next for Lauren
So, what would the likelihood of Lauren getting to raise Frankie in the mother and baby unit actually be if this was real life? A legal expert has now explained the situation.
Matt Corn, Partner and Head of Serious Crime at Olliers in Manchester (one of the country’s leading law firms), explained: “
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