A Question of evidence - Recent Family case reallocated to high court after evidence reinstated
Which evidence can be admitted for consideration to court?
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The recent case, R v P (Children: Similar Fact Evidence) [2020] EWCA Civ 1088, has brought the attention of family law professionals to cases where ‘similar evidence’ may be used.
Here, the case involves a father’s application for contact with children. The mother opposed contact, stating the father subjected her to domestic and sexual abuse. An appeal was made against a decision to exclude evidence of coercive and controlling behaviour by the father towards a subsequent partner.
The mother had wished this evidence to be considered.
As a result, the appeal was allowed, the evidence reinstated and the case has been reallocated to High Court level.
The Family Law Hub outlines further information about this case, accessible at this link.