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The law that labels mothers fleeing abuse as international child abductors: In conversation with Ruth Dineen from Hague Mothers
The law that labels mothers fleeing abuse as international child abductors: In conversation with Ruth Dineen from Hague MothersCharlotte Richardson, in conversation with Ruth Dineen, founder of Hague Mothers, explores the key issues with Hague Convention proceedings and why we are campaigning for reform.
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“I see no reason why contact would not be enjoyable”: Why repealing the presumption of parental involvement cannot wait
“I see no reason why contact would not be enjoyable”: Why repealing the presumption of parental involvement cannot waitA new judgment highlights the deeply entrenched pro-contact culture in private family proceedings and raises questions about the use and influence of experts.
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Remorseful in family but unrepentant in criminal
Remorseful in family but unrepentant in criminalA post from Barrister, Eleanor Marsh. Eleanor raises concerns about a new judgment where a father shows apparent remorse in family court enabling him to progress contact but denies the same offences and blames the victim in criminal proceedings.
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A case that raises more than just the “administration of justice”: A letter to the Lady Chief Justice
A case that raises more than just the “administration of justice”: A letter to the Lady Chief JusticeAn open letter to the Lady Chief Justice in response to her judgement concerning the “administration of justice” in the Fordingbridge rape case where three boys convicted of 17 sexual offences against two girls were originally given non-custodial sentences.
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When judges get it wrong: Scrutiny for judges sentencing in the Crown Court
When judges get it wrong: Scrutiny for judges sentencing in the Crown CourtIn the wake of the Fordingbridge rape case, a criminal barrister examines the scrutiny of Crown Court sentencing decisions and the concerns the case has raised about judicial accountability.
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Protecting survivors standing for elections
Protecting survivors standing for electionsApsana Begum MP writes for Right to Equality about why she wants to change the law to ensure domestic violence survivors can access their democratic right to stand for election.
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Right to Equality calls for investigations into the conduct of Judge Tolson
Right to Equality calls for investigations into the conduct of Judge TolsonRight to Equality respond to the news that a mother has successfully appealed a decision from Judge Tolson, who wrongfully dismissed her allegation of rape that was still being investigated by the police.
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Statement on court of appeal teenage rape case ruling
Statement on court of appeal teenage rape case rulingRight to Equality call for reform after the Court of Appeal rule that a non-custodial sentence for two teenage boys found guilty of multiple counts of rape against two girls was unduly lenient.
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Family of teenage rape survivor join our Breaking Bias, Building Justice campaign as ambassadors
Family of teenage rape survivor join our Breaking Bias, Building Justice campaign as ambassadorsWe are pleased to announce that the mother and step-father of Jazmine, a teenage rape survivor whose three rapists were spared custodial sentences by Judge Nicholas Rowland, have joined our Breaking Bias, Building Justice campaign as ambassadors.
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Right to Equality launches new report “scratching the surface” of victim-blaming in family court
Right to Equality launches new report “scratching the surface” of victim-blaming in family courtRight to Equality’s report on victim-blaming and bias in family court. The report makes 10 recommendations to improve transparency, accountability and more research.
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‘We’re at high risk from these people’
‘We’re at high risk from these people’Jessica Bradley reports on the case of “Henry,” a young boy at the centre of prolonged family court proceedings following domestic abuse allegations against his father. His mother, Liz, says she has acted to protect her son, but has instead been accused of parental alienation…
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Cocaine en route to court: a five year old ordered to live with his drug taking father
Cocaine en route to court: a five year old ordered to live with his drug taking fatherTess Reidy reports on a complex family court case involving five-year-old “Barney,” who was removed from his mother’s care earlier this year amid concerns about her mental health and possible abduction risks. He now lives with his father and…