PREVIOUS CASES

Re C (2022)

Rebecca represented a grandmother accused of causing injury to one of her grandchildren. Rebecca was able to secure an early judgment, prior to the fact-finding hearing, that our client should not be included in the pool of perpetrators.

Re L (2023)

Rebecca represented a father, diagnosed with Aspergers, accused of shaking baby syndrome after his child was found to have multiple fractures and subdural collections. She significantly supported our client throughout the proceedings to ensure effective participation and understanding of the proceedings.

Re D (2023)

Rebecca and Rachael represented a transgender parent during non-accidental injury proceedings. Our client had not had contact with the children who sustained multiple fractures therefore we were able to secure an early judgment, prior to the lengthy fact-finding hearing, that our client was not within the pool of perpetrators and could be excused from attending the fact finding hearing. Our client went on to have a successful parenting assessment, leading to the return of her child to her care.

Re T (2021)

Rachael represented a father involved in alleged non-accidental injury skull fracture. With Rachael’s help through rigorous and detailed statements, the Court found that the injury was caused accidentally following a previous birth injury which had been re-traumatised.

Re A (2023)

Rachael represented a father involved in alleged non-accidental injury leg fractures and suspected sexual abuse. With Rachael’s assistance, the experts found no supporting evidence to support sexual abuse and the fractures identified on the scans were identified incorrectly. The children were able to return to their parents’ care following a successful application made on behalf of the father.