Edward Johnson, instructed by Ben Hoare Bell LLP, represented a mother in Private Law proceedings, who accused the father of serious sexual and physical abuse over a number of years. The case spanned 4 days and involved the consideration of covert recordings – including the application of the recent Family Justice Council Guidance – as well as numerous police interviews. Following cross-examination and submissions, the court found that the mother had been the subject of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Edward Johnson represents parents and grandparents in all types of private law matters, including cases that centre of the most serious allegations of domestic abuse.