“…In McMichael v UK (1995) 20 EHRR 205, the case, in so far as it is relevant, related to the acquisition of parental responsibility where different regimes as between married and unmarried fathers …”
“…tection of the parent's interests as safeguarded by Art 8 unless that failure to disclose is justified by reference to Art 8(2) (see McMichael v United Kingdom (1995) 20 EHRR 205). In the circumstances, I am satisfied that it would be a highly unusual step to withhold from a parent facing serious allegations of domestic abuse and child …”