Case No. EWFC-93
Family Court

Case No. EWFC-93

Fecha: 04-Jul-2022

THE HEARING

40.The hearing took place over 2 days as an attended hearing, save for the expert who attended remotely. Neither parent was represented. Both had the assistance of Mackenzie Friends and special measures were in place. These were arranged by the allocated judge and included screens and preparation of advance questions. In addition to the supplied questions, I allowed time for further questions after evidence. I did not ask questions which were not appropriate or not directly relevant to the issues but I did ask additional questions to clarify / expand some questions to assist the parents with their evidence and the fair examination of the other parent / guardian / expert. I am satisfied that the hearing has been fair.41.For the purpose of this hearing and judgment I have read and considered the complete bundle of papers. I have heard oral evidence from the mother, father, guardian and the psychiatrist Dr Nadeem. Save for Dr Nadeem, the oral evidence was not lengthy and I do not propose to summarise the whole of it as it was consistent with the written evidence. I will address the evidence mainly where it is particularly relevant to my analysis and decision. Even if issues which have been raised by the parties are not specifically addressed in this judgement they have nevertheless been taken into account in my global and holistic consideration of the matter.VI