F v M

F v M

The court found, on the balance of probabilities and to the criminal standard if required, that F engaged in a sustained pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour towards M and Ms J, including emotional, psychological, financial, and sexual abuse. The evidence from both relationships, considered together, established a clear and repeated pattern of abuse, manipulation, and risk to women and children. F was found to be a profoundly dangerous individual, and his denials were rejected as lacking credibility.

Parties
Applicant: F; Respondent: M
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 January 2021
Procedural Posture
Family / Fact Finding Judgment After Transfer From Court of Appeal
Outcome
Findings of fact made against F; F found to have engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour and rape; F found to pose a risk to women and children.
Legal Topics
Coercive and Controlling Behaviour, Contact With Children, Fact Finding Hearings, Similar Fact Evidence, Non Molestation Orders
Family Law Domestic Abuse Coercive and Controlling Behaviour Contact With Children Fact Finding Hearings Similar Fact Evidence Non Molestation Orders

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Parties

F

Applicant

M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Fact Finding Judgment After Transfer From Court of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether F engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour towards M and Ms J
  2. 2 Whether F committed acts of rape against M
  3. 3 Whether F poses a risk to women and children

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities and to the criminal standard if required, that F engaged in a sustained pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour towards M and Ms J, including emotional, psychological, financial, and sexual abuse. The evidence from both relationships, considered together, established a clear and repeated pattern of abuse, manipulation, and risk to women and children. F was found to be a profoundly dangerous individual, and his denials were rejected as lacking credibility.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact made against F; F found to have engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour and rape; F found to pose a risk to women and children.

Orders

  • No contact between F and the children ordered; continuation of non-molestation order against F; findings to inform future welfare decisions.