Off-grid UK-Australian couple given more access to children who were removed from home in Italy
An Italian juvenile court has granted a British-Australian couple increased access to their three children, who were removed from their off-grid home last year. The ruling establishes a gradual reunification process monitored by social services.
Why it matters
Highlights a complex international child welfare case that has sparked significant public debate regarding parental rights and lifestyle choices.
Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Birmingham will gradually be able to spend more time with their children in a home environment under the court’s plan. Photograph: Supplied Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Birmingham will gradually be able to spend more time with their children in a home environment under the court’s plan. Photograph: Supplied Australia news Off-grid UK-Australian couple given more access to children who were removed from home in Italy Decision marks a significant turning point in a case that sparked a national debate in Italy
Prefer the Guardian on Google A British-Australian couple will be allowed to spend more time with their three children after the youngsters were removed from the family’s off-grid woodland home in central Italy last year, their lawyer said on Tuesday.
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