PR v NY & Ors

PR v NY & Ors

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the father subjected the mother to coercive and controlling behaviour, verbal and physical abuse, and emotionally and physically abused the children, including abduction and manipulation. The father's evidence was unreliable and dishonest, and his actions pose ongoing risks to the mother and children.

Parties
Applicant: PR; Respondent: NY; 2nd Respondent: JY; 3rd Respondent: PY; 4th Respondent: DY
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Wardship Proceedings / Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
Findings of domestic abuse, coercive control, physical and emotional abuse against the father; ongoing abduction risk; contact only professionally supervised.
Legal Topics
Domestic Abuse, Child Abduction, Coercive Control, Child Welfare
Family Law Children Law Domestic Abuse Child Abduction Coercive Control Child Welfare

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Parties

PR

Applicant

NY

Respondent

JY

2nd Respondent

PY

3rd Respondent

DY

4th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Wardship Proceedings / Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the father subjected the mother and children to domestic abuse including coercive and controlling behaviour, physical and emotional abuse, and abduction
  2. 2 Whether the father's actions pose ongoing risks to the mother and children
  3. 3 Assessment of credibility of parties and impact on welfare of children

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the father subjected the mother to coercive and controlling behaviour, verbal and physical abuse, and emotionally and physically abused the children, including abduction and manipulation. The father's evidence was unreliable and dishonest, and his actions pose ongoing risks to the mother and children.

Court Disposition

Findings of domestic abuse, coercive control, physical and emotional abuse against the father; ongoing abduction risk; contact only professionally supervised.

Orders

  • No unsupervised contact between father and children; only professionally supervised contact permitted.
  • Further consideration required for JY's situation and potential reunification with siblings.