R v R

R v R

The trial judge complied with all relevant rules and practice directions regarding vulnerable witnesses, ensured fairness, and made findings supported by the evidence. No material procedural unfairness or error of law was established. The appeal is dismissed.

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Parties
Applicant: R; Respondent: R
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Permission to Appeal and Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Domestic Abuse, Vulnerable Witnesses, Fact Finding, Appeals
Family Law Child Arrangements Domestic Abuse Vulnerable Witnesses Fact Finding Appeals

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Parties

R

Applicant

R

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Permission to Appeal and Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge failed to treat the applicant as a vulnerable witness per FPR 2010 PD3AA para 5.7
  2. 2 Whether material errors of fact rendered the judgment unreliable
  3. 3 Whether the judge's findings on manipulation of evidence were wrong

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge complied with all relevant rules and practice directions regarding vulnerable witnesses, ensured fairness, and made findings supported by the evidence. No material procedural unfairness or error of law was established. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Permission to appeal granted only on Ground 1 and dismissed after hearing
  • Permission to appeal refused on Grounds 2-6