In Harm's Way: The memoir of a child protection lawyer from the most secretive court in England and Wales - the Family Court

‘Should be required reading for those who care about how society treats our most vulnerable citizens.’ Louise Allen

When the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children?

Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court.

What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care?

Or to represent a young mother whose abusive childhood has left her depressed and struggling to cope, to the point where the local auth...