Oddly enough last night I had another case of someone who was a foreign mother having her children taken for the system whilst she is deported. This is much like the case from which I highlighted a JR decision earlier this year. Mum was deported and the child kept.
The Italian case is one about which more will be heard. Also the one raised with me last night. The USA case is one which has had some attention.
In essence families count for nothing in the modern family court. The "best interests of the child" are "paramount" which means that what the social workers say goes. If a social worker does not say what the management want then the social worker can be fired as had happened. There is no independence in the system and family ties carry no substantial weight.
I did speak to Michael Gove about this on Wednesday. I do not think that he has this as an objective. It is clearly an unintentional consequence of the government policy of the last 12 years or so. It is, however, a real consequence and has to be brought to an end.
Additionally this video raises questions as to whether powers are being used to undermine demonstrations or appropriately. I am not opposed to fracking (we have use fracking for a long long time) However, I don't think child protection procedures should be used to stop people demonstrating. It is entirely possible that there is an appropriate use of powers, but it is also unlikely.
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Following this closely.
Thank you.
What in God's name is happening to our country, Mr Hemming?
This comments section should be exploding with comments, yet I'm only the 5th. in almost 24hrs.
Social Services' Management needs deep investigation.
I implore you not to be intimdated (and you will be) into 'letting this go...'.
Bellow this at Mr. Bercow, if you have to.
If Social Services get away with this, they can do anything in future.
Unbelievable...
This case is truly eery.
It is good to know that you are supporting the rights of those affected by mental health issues.
I wish you well in your endeavour to support this unfortunate lady and her child.
Michelle Freedman, Barrister