Mother’s Children Removed for Six Years Due to Psychologist’s Advice

A 15-year-old boy, who was removed from his mother’s care six years ago due to allegations of parental alienation, will reunite with her for Christmas. The initial removal was based on unregulated psychologist Melanie Gill’s testimony, which has since been deemed unreliable by the High Court. Following new guidance regarding parental alienation, the boy ran away from his father and pursued legal action, leading to a ruling that reinstated contact with his mother. Concerns about Gill’s influence in family courts have sparked calls for a review of her cases.

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