Mum who accused ex-partner of rape wins appeal against family court judge
Summary
A mother won an appeal against a family court judge who had allowed her ex-partner, under police investigation for rape, to have overnight contact with their children. The High Court ruled the judge was wrong to dismiss the serious allegations without waiting for the police investigation, and the case will be heard again.Key Facts
- A family court judge, Robin Tolson KC, allowed a father accused of rape and domestic abuse to have overnight contact with his children.
- The father admitted to domestic abuse including violence and controlling behavior.
- Police were investigating the father for rape at the time of the court decision.
- The mother appealed the decision, asking for only limited supervised contact between the father and the children.
- High Court Judge Michael Keehan said the original judge was wrong to ignore the ongoing police investigation.
- Judge Tolson has been criticized before for his views on rape and domestic abuse and has had multiple decisions overturned.
- He stepped down from his senior judge role in London after previous controversies.
- The government is working to improve how family courts handle cases involving domestic abuse and serious offenses.
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