Response to : Townsville man sentenced over payments to group that enabled parental custody child abduction
Siobhan Heanue (ABC lackey), we are deeply concerned about the manner in which the case of Arthur Doubleday, a 74-year-old grandfather, has been reported. Your portrayal lacks the nuance and sensitivity required in such a complex and serious matter.
Arthur Doubleday’s granddaughters bravely disclosed ongoing sexual abuse to more than a dozen mandatory reporters. In total, nearly forty mandatory reports were made by these courageous girls, even under the distressing circumstances of being forced to reside with their identified abuser.
The Queensland Police Integrity Commission expressed serious concerns regarding the handling of this case by the Queensland Police. The fact that only one of the dozen mandatory reporters was interviewed highlights a disturbing complacency within child safety protocols, particularly in cases involving child sexual abuse.
Contrary to the narrative that these mothers were “jilted,” the Australian Federal Police were fully aware that these were mothers who had pursued every legal avenue to protect their children. When all legal measures failed, and the ongoing abuse of their children became unbearable—manifesting in physical harm such as sexually transmitted infections and severe injuries—they took desperate action. These mothers, along with those who supported them, were motivated by a profound commitment to protect children from ongoing abuse.
Arthur Doubleday, one of the supporters, acted in what he believed was the best interest of his grandchildren. It raises the question: what kind of grandparent could ignore the persistent sexual abuse of their grandchildren? The Australian government’s stance on this matter, as reflected in its judicial actions, is deeply troubling.
It is important to note that Sergeant David Miles from the Townsville Child Abuse Unit was previously reprimanded during the last Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse for his inadequate investigations of child sexual assault allegations. His involvement in this case, and the conclusions he has drawn, should be critically examined in light of his past record.
Labeling these individuals as part of a “criminal syndicate” or as “child abductors” for sensationalistic purposes is not only misleading but also unjust. The individuals involved were motivated by a deep concern for the welfare of children, often risking their own safety and livelihood in the process.
Among them is a doctor whose medical license was suspended, potentially to undermine his ability to obtain competent legal representation. Another is a former soldier who fought for freedom and stood against significant human rights violations. These are people of integrity who chose to act rather than remain silent in the face of injustice.
Your report, rather than investigating the complexities of this case, appears to have aligned with a government narrative that many feel is complicit in perpetuating harm. As a journalist, there is a responsibility to pursue the truth and shed light on the difficult realities faced by these families, rather than contributing to their vilification.
#IStandWithArthur #FamilyCourtChildRape #OperationNoEthics
Source: ABC News Article https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-21/townsville-man-sentenced-payments-group-enabling-child-abduction/12582454
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