F (a local authority) v G & Ors

F (a local authority) v G & Ors

J was found to have raped and sexually assaulted Q and R, committed acts of domestic abuse including coercive and controlling behaviour, and acted aggressively and manipulatively towards social workers and others. G was found to have been dishonest about her relationship with J, failed to protect her children from risk of harm, and breached written agreements. The allegations against J by T, U, and V were found proved. The facts established underpin the risk of significant harm to the children.

Parties
Applicant: F (a local Authority); Mother: G; Father of M and N: H; Father of O and P: J; Children: M, N, O and P (by their Children’s Guardian, Clare Callaghan)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Care Order / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
Findings of fact made; allegations against J and G proved.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Coercive Control, Child Welfare, Parental Dishonesty
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Domestic Abuse Sexual Abuse Coercive Control Child Welfare Parental Dishonesty

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Parties

F (a local Authority)

Applicant

G

Mother

H

Father of M and N

J

Father of O and P

M, N, O and P (by their Children’s Guardian, Clare Callaghan)

Children

Procedural Posture

Care Order / Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether J committed sexual abuse against Q and R
  2. 2 Whether J perpetrated domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour
  3. 3 Whether G failed to protect her children from risk of harm

Ratio Decidendi

J was found to have raped and sexually assaulted Q and R, committed acts of domestic abuse including coercive and controlling behaviour, and acted aggressively and manipulatively towards social workers and others. G was found to have been dishonest about her relationship with J, failed to protect her children from risk of harm, and breached written agreements. The allegations against J by T, U, and V were found proved. The facts established underpin the risk of significant harm to the children.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact made; allegations against J and G proved.

Orders

  • Care proceedings to continue to welfare stage for assessment of placement options and parental capability.
  • Further expert assessment of G’s parenting and insight into risk to be considered.