A Local Authority v GG & Ors.

A Local Authority v GG & Ors.

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that FF is a paedophile and has sexually abused S, based on compelling messaging evidence, corroboration from witness testimony, and the absence of credible alternative explanations. The messaging was interpreted as relating to child S, not an adult, and demonstrated sexual interest and actual abuse. The court was not satisfied to the necessary standard that FF abused W.

Parties
Applicant: A Local Authority; First Respondent: GG; Second Respondent: FF; Third Respondent: Z (by his Children’s Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 June 2022
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
Findings made that FF is a paedophile and has sexually abused S; not satisfied FF abused W.
Legal Topics
Sexual Abuse, Paedophilia, Care Orders, Evidence Assessment, Child Welfare
Family Law Child Protection Sexual Abuse Paedophilia Care Orders Evidence Assessment Child Welfare

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Parties

A Local Authority

Applicant

GG

First Respondent

FF

Second Respondent

Z (by his Children’s Guardian)

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether FF is a paedophile
  2. 2 Whether FF sexually abused S
  3. 3 Whether FF sexually abused W

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that FF is a paedophile and has sexually abused S, based on compelling messaging evidence, corroboration from witness testimony, and the absence of credible alternative explanations. The messaging was interpreted as relating to child S, not an adult, and demonstrated sexual interest and actual abuse. The court was not satisfied to the necessary standard that FF abused W.

Court Disposition

Findings made that FF is a paedophile and has sexually abused S; not satisfied FF abused W.

Orders

  • Matter to proceed to welfare stage
  • Statements required from FF and GG as to response to findings