• 📢 LETTER SENT: Department for Education – NO COMPLIANCE

    The letter addresses the Department of Education regarding non-compliance and emphasizes the significance of oblique intent in endangering children. It asserts that officials must be held accountable for foreseeable harm, even without direct intention. The correspondence highlights that the lack of educational provision for children under the department’s oversight violates legal and welfare standards.

  • 📢 LETTER SENT: LGSO– NO COMPLIANCE

    Concerns were escalated to the Local Government Social Service Ombudsman regarding a lack of transparency and accountability in child welfare. Issues include failure to provide information and potential profit motives in child removals. Demands for answers by April 18, 2025, will involve multiple oversight bodies. This situation raises critical legal and ethical questions about the…

  • “Why Are Those Failing in Their Legal Duties in Children’s Services Being Rewarded, Not Investigated?”

    The content raises critical questions regarding the failure of local authorities to implement reforms designed to safeguard vulnerable families. Despite government assurances, systemic issues persist, including secrecy and lack of transparency in child protection cases. The call for accountability is urgent, highlighting the need for proper oversight, mandatory reviews, and protections against deceptive practices in…

  • The Stealing of Emily: When Justice is on Trial

    Originally published at thestealingofemily.co.uk We reported on The Stealing of Emily amid a raft of new sentencing guidelines being rapidly introduced—rules which, if enforced, could have led to different outcomes in the criminal justice system based on a person’s age, sex, or ethnicity. In response to this, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood attempted to pass emergency…

  • Letter to Department of Education today

    On 12th April 2025, Martin Newbold submitted a cover letter regarding his daughter Emily Catherine Newbold-Smith under reference 2025-0012619. He provided her Medical Card as evidence of parental relationship and raised concerns about potential fraud regarding unprovided educational funds. He requests confirmation of receipt.

  • The Stealing of Emily Drama

    The Stealing of Emily is now live on Smash Media, featuring fully written Series 1 and 2, with Series 3 underway. This intense drama, inspired by Martin Newbold’s book series, follows a father’s battle against a secretive UK family court system after his daughter is taken away. It explores themes of justice and institutional betrayal.

  • Legal Appeal for Access to Educational Records: Emily’s Case Explained

    Martin Newbold is seeking educational records and funding details for his daughter, Emily, from age 11 to 18, citing a court order from Judge Hollis. He contests the department’s refusal and seeks clarification on education provided, funding received, and responsibilities owed under the law, emphasizing concerns related to safeguarding and a missing person context.

  • Empowering Parents in Social Care: Join the PFAN Survey

    The Stealing of Emily emphasizes the need for parents and families to voice their experiences in the child protection and social care systems. Through the Parent Families and Allies Network’s anonymous survey, families can share insights on government guidance, aiming for systemic improvements. Engagement in this survey can facilitate essential reforms, enhancing communication and support…

  • Addressing Systemic Failures in Education and Safeguarding

    Department for EducationSanctuary BuildingsGreat Smith StreetLondon SW1P 3BTUnited Kingdom Department of EducationRathgael House43 Balloo RoadBangorBT19 7PRNorthern Ireland The Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE, DLThe House of LordsLondonSW1A 0PW CC: My Legal Advisers. Attachments :  1) Served International Missing Persons Warrant. 2) A fake genogram was served on the court by a fraudulent social worker. Subject: Re: CI-0316965 – Urgent Request for Escalation: Safeguarding, Jurisdictional Conflict,…

  • 📰 PRESS RELEASE:

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Author’s Verified X Account Blocked for Over 180 Days Due to Bug – No Human Response from Platform April 10, 2025 — United Kingdom — Author and conservationist Martin Newbold, known for his published works including The Stealing of Emily and The Badgers of Bunger Hill, has been locked out of his…