A Father v A Mother (No2) (Art 21 Findings of Fact)

Ms Anita Guha KC and Ms Helen Compton (instructed by A & N Care Solicitors) for the Applicant Mr Henry Setright KC and Ms Julia Gasparro (instructed by Avery Naylor) for the First Respondent Mr Michael Gration KC and Ms Charlotte Georges (instructed by Freemans) for the Second and Third Respondents Hearing dates: 10 to 14 and 18 and 19 March 2025 ____________________

i) Whilst the parties were in Bolivia, the father engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour towards the mother, for example by locking the mother in the family home, not permitting the mother to work or attend education, keeping the mother isolated and taking her passport.

ii) Whilst the parties were in Bolivia, the father physically, emotionally and psychologically abused the mother, for example by assaulting the mother and on one occasion causing a miscarriage and preventing her seeking medical treatment and by making threats of physical abuse.

iii) Whilst the parties were in Bolivia, the father did not give the mother any money and was not provided by him with an opportunity to work, meaning she had no financial independence.

iv) Whilst the mother was pregnant with P and Q, the father would not permit her to access antenatal care until she was a number of months pregnant.