The Truth, the Whole Truth and,..

In this part of the blog, you will find actual cases, with the names of the innocent conealed to protect them and some of the things that have happened to them. These are not 'stories' in the fictional sense, it would take a very twisted mind to invent such things, these are the genuine experiences of real people and their children.

In setting these out, it takes time to check on the facts and follow up supporting witnesses but I find it utterly depraved that children are subjected to this treatment, for the sake of politically generated idealism. I also find it utterly reprehensible that some court staff will back up seriously corrupt cases brought by Children's Services in order to meet 'adoption targets' ordered by OFSTED. That office has been heavily criticised for setting targets at all, by no less than a senior family court judge.

It is also appalling that the children's wishes are suppressed by 'guardians' appointed to represent them, when in fact they are more likely to represent the social workers' views. The children are simply pawns in a gross miscarriage of justice, as are their parents, most frequently single mothers, that the legal aid system pushes around. I have yet to hear of any such mother being given the right to speak or call witnesses in their support, rather the government spends thousands of pounds per case and then the hearings are held in closed sessions.

So, welcome to the shady and perverted justice of British child care hearings, feel free to comment and/or send your personal experiences too.