‘The child had been the subject of an “ABE” interview that was non-compliant with best practice guidance in various ways. She had undergone a medical examination, and the examining doctor concluded that against a backdrop of a clear allegation from the child, the clinical findings supported the allegation of penetrative abuse. Written evidence from a paediatrician concluded that hymenal notches were “suggestive” of penetration.’
Family Law Week, 1st August 2022
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
