Off-grid UK-Australian couple describe ‘anguish’ at removal of children by Italian court
Summary
A UK-Australian couple living off-grid in Italy had their three children removed by an Italian court due to concerns over hygiene and schooling. After two years of legal battles, a court approved a gradual process to reunite the family, allowing daytime and weekend visits. The parents are appealing for full reunification, citing concern for their children’s health and parental rights.Key Facts
- The children were taken from their parents’ off-grid home in the Abruzzo region of Italy in November 2025.
- The family was homeschooling and living self-sufficiently by growing their own food.
- The removal followed hospitalization after the children ate poisonous mushrooms.
- The court cited poor hygiene, lack of social interaction, inadequate toilet facilities, and schooling as reasons for removal.
- A new court ruling allows children to visit their parents during the day immediately and spend weekends overnight starting in October.
- The couple questions the fairness of forced school attendance and seeks respect for their parental choices.
- Italian social services will monitor the reunification process to assess the children's welfare.
- Italian politicians have publicly expressed concern over the case, while the judiciary emphasizes child safety and education.
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