In a written judgment, Sir James Munby said he is "ashamed and embarrassed" that no suitable hospital placement where child and adolescent mental health services are available has been found for a 17-year-old girl who is due to be released from youth custody in 11 days' time.
The girl, who is referred to only as X to protect her identity, is currently being held in a secure unit, referred to as ZX, and has made a number of suicide attempts.
Doctors have said they believe she needs to receive appropriate care on her release, but so far an approbate placement has not been found.
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