Court dismisses father’s bid to regain custody of twin daughters amid sexual abuse claims
The High Court has dismissed most of an urgent application by a father seeking to regain primary residence of his three-year-old twins, while ordering an urgent Family Advocate investigation into their best interests. The court made no finding on the sexual abuse allegations, which remain under investigation.
A South African father accused of sexually abusing his three-year-old twin daughters lost his attempt in the Pretoria High Court to regain custody and stop his arrest. Judge M Haskins ruled that the children's best interests must be protected while criminal investigations continued. The father sought to restore primary custody, halt his arrest, and prevent his wife from pursuing further criminal charges.
Acting Judge Haskins refused to interfere with the ongoing investigation, stating that courts can't dictate police actions regarding arrests or summonses. The judge noted that allowing the father to control the justice system would undermine its integrity. No findings were made on the allegations of abuse, as the court emphasized the father's presumption of innocence.
The Family Advocate's Office was ordered to urgently investigate the children's best interests, including custody and permanent residence.
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