Dr Adrienne Barnett

Light for the Darkness. Remembering the millions of Jews murdered in the Holocaust. #HolocaustMemorialDay

Economic Abuse Examples: Survivors Share Their Stories Explore real-life examples of economic abuse and its profound consequences on survivors' financial freedom and overall well-being.

These first-hand accounts offer a critical insight into the day-to-day realities of economic abuse and help others understand how control over money can devastate a person’s sense of security and freedom.

Violence, Intersectionality and Marginalisation (IRDR0048) UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

I teach this module with the brilliant @tylervaliquette.bsky.social, Neyla Fidan, and the amazing support of our #HagueConvention expert colleagues including @anitagera.bsky.social, @HagueExplained @filiahaguemums.bsky.social and @dradriennebarnett.bsky.social.
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Migrant Mothers Fleeing Violence Across Borders 24/25: Hague Mothers YouTube video by UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction

A fantastic video about the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and domestic violence from UCL students
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Must Read: Sharing this excellent article by my predecessor, Professor Rashida MANJOO and Christina Beninger entitled:

Closing the Protection Gap Through a Legally Binding #Cedaw Optional Protocol on #violenceagainswomen and girls.

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The international community must spare no effort to end femicide.
Read the Statement by a group of UN experts ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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We have recently seen the Maccabee spirit when the establishment via the BSB tried to crush my colleague and friend @drproudman.bsky.social but rather than bowing to pressure she fought back and won, with a feminist army who showed that we can’t be overcome

They remained best friends for over 60 years. My mother wrote a story about them called Two Little Bears- because their names were Ursel and Ursula. Here is my mother’s obituary amp.theguardian.com/world/2016/f...
A luta continua!

Channukah reminds us to celebrate the courage of resistance of the unsung heroes and sheroes. On a personal level tonight I’ll pay tribute to my mother & her best friend who both fled Nazi Germany as children and gave so much to others despite the hardship they endured in their early lives. 2/3

Merry Christmas! Tonight when I light the Channukah candles I’ll remember the brave folks who fought and are fighting their Maccabees- the #metoo women, Rosa Parks, the Umkhonto we Sizwe soldiers, Giselle Pellicot, the people of Gaza, the protective mothers in the family courts and so many more 1/3

The Observer view on the disturbing prevalence of child sexual abuse in the home | Observer editorial The idea of children being abused within their family is too upsetting for adults to contemplate. But we must

"In the family courts, allegations of child sexual abuse are too often written off by judges who believe that it is rare; instead they are used as evidence that a mother is encouraging children to lie in order to undermine the other parent." tinyurl.com/bdhje7wz

Parental alienation: landmark new guidance issued to protect victims… Guidance to family court judges also addresses the use of unregulated psychologists as expert witnesses

Significant development this morning in how family courts in England and Wales should deal with so-called 'parental alienation', which has been used to counter allegations of domestic abuse.

Reporter @hansummers.bsky.social details the new guidelines issued to judges

Thank you! Sadly Maya has now been diagnosed with a rather aggressive mast cell tumour. She came home from hospital yesterday. I’m taking her back tomorrow for first session of chemo 😢

Harmful pseudo-science Parental alienation syndrome is not a thing at all, judges are told

It is really good to see that the new FJC guidance draws on the 3R model formulated by the US National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and endorsed by our Domestic Abuse Commissioner in her 2023 report
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On a personal note I’m very sad to report that my precious little Maya is in hospital with a large lump that may be a tumour. After surviving an attack by a pitbull 2 months ago this is really a cruel twist of fate 😢

'It doesn't matter': Reform deputy dismisses court records that say MP kicked his girlfriend Richard Tice says he does not believe James McMurdock, who was convicted of assaulting his then girlfriend in 2006, should not be "doomed as sinner forever" because the UK is a "Christian" country.

“It actually doesn’t matter.”

That’s Richard Tice’s response when asked about the court’s findings on Reform MP James McMurdock’s assault.

Tice sides with McMurdock’s version, dismissing the court’s judgement. By defending him, Tice undermines justice and harms victims. It’s about accountability.

CfP Panel “The Populist Turn of Migration Laws”, 2025 ECPR General Conference European Consortium for Political Research

Dr Ermioni Xanthopoulou and I are organising a panel entitled 'The Populist Turn of Migration Laws' as part of 2025 ECPR (26-29 Aug 2025, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki).

Please see the CFP and consider submitting an abstract (maximum 250 words) by 2 January 2025: ecpr.eu/news/news/de...

Happy to share my latest article: 'Populism, Backlash Morality and Immigrants' published by International Journal of Law in Context. It is available Open Access here: bit.ly/3OHnTuV

This is a legal blog about a family court case reported so well by Lara Feigel for @right2equality.bsky.social It portrays beautifully and sensitively the huge human cost of the proceedings for survivors and the harsh process and the unrealistic world created by the adversarial system.

'I'm Telling the Truth' : Part 1

#LaraFeigel shows us why change is needed in family courts. Things many survivors face in private family law proceedings are often unable to be shared publicly.

We want to share with you some common themes:

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On 24th November @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social hosted a wonderful conference led by Carrie Leonetti. Here is the link to the presentations: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL1T...
I spoke on PA experts in the courts in England and Wales. Please watch all the presentations, they are so informative

In honour of #CSAsurvivorSky please can the family courts recognise that #CSA exists, it happens, & it's not the invention or delusion of 'malicious mothers'. Today it's the Anglican church scandal & the real Cleveland scandal, tomorrow it will be the family court scandal, we must listen to children

I am one of #11Million #CSA survivors in the UK. Only when I heard someone else say ‘I’m a survivor’ could I consider doing the same. Please share #CSAsurvivorSky tag and survivor accounts, as this will help CSA survivors connect. Connection can save lives. 🙏🏼🌸

#CSA #Survivor #TheFlyingChildStory

Today is #EndChildSexAbuseDay, dedicated to eliminating child exploitation and abuse. With 82M girls and 69M boys affected yearly, we call for justice, awareness, and prevention. Together, we can create a safer future.

#ForEveryChild.💙
#Nov18WorldDay #PreventionHealingJustice #CSA #CSAsurvivorSky

On this World Day for prevention of healing of children from abuse & violence
Remember thousands of boys & girls who lose their homes to escape from #CSA

‘It matters what you do
It matters what you say
It matters what you think’

This is Our Home
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Lady Hale in 1999: ‘The most troubling aspect of my perception is that some women are being pursued and oppressed by controlling or vengeful men with the full support of the system.’ 25 years later it's even worse, via the 'parental alienation' belief system. Legislation & accountability is needed.

The missed warning sign that could have saved Harshita Brella’s life ‘Reading how Harshita was found sent a shiver down my spine and tears from my eyes,’ Labour MP says

“We are handing out a DVPO as if these people are just going to abide by these rules,”

“As soon as you issue a protective order, the risk rises for the victim - research shows this.”
- @jmoncktonsmith.bsky.social

We must treat domestic abuse as a serious and urgent crime and stop escalation.