Channel 4 / Top Dad: Ashley Walters talks to Matt O’Connor about why he started Fathers4Justice
Actor, rapper and musician, Ashley Walters, talks to Matt O’Connor about why he started Fathers4Justice 15 years ago. Part of Top Dad, a series of short films for Channel 4. To watch the programme click on the following link: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/top-dad/on-demand/62738-005
Fathers4Justice announce Child Support Strike with release of ‘Pay As You Go’ single by Rapman
Fathers4Justice today announced the launch of a Child Support Strike with the release of the single, ‘Pay As You Go’, by hip-hop artist Rapman, featuring his 10-year-old-son, Micai, who stars in the video. The track details Rapman’s battle to see his son – and his calling Fathers4Justice – after the mother denied him access because […]
Radio Kerry: Campaign for fathers’ rights rolls out in Kerry
A campaign to give guardianship rights to separated unmarried fathers is being rolled out in Kerry. It is calling for the automatic presumption of guardianship for fathers and ensuring that children can grow up with a dad. The Fathers for Justice Campaign have launched a poster entitled Brenda Kenny which sees Enda Kenny’s face covered […]
The Telegraph: 10 years on: how #Fathers4Justice almost wrecked the National Lottery
Not a lot tends to happen on the National Lottery results show. For good reason, too: millions of viewers may be watching itchily, but they’re eager for money, not chit-chat; they’re thirsty for balls, not banter. As a result, the programme is normally a series of platitudes before the main event. Some customary back and […]
Chief Constable faces Criminal Investigation
Fathers4Justice has learnt that the Independent Police Complaints Commission have ordered the PCC for Avon and Somerset to appoint a separate police force to launch a criminal investigation into allegations surrounding the Chief Constable for Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Andy Marsh. This follows claims that Mr Marsh set up Operation Flamborough to protect the reputation […]
The ‘agony’ of being a 50/50 mother? Oh please. It’s called equality – and fathers deserve their share just as much as women
Stand By Your Manhood author Peter Lloyd hits back at mums upset with 50/50 access. ‘The idea of equality seems to have come as a shock to some mothers,’ says Matt O’Connor, who founded Fathers4Justice in 2001 and, 15 years on, is still battling to get equal parenting for both parents enshrined in law. Just […]
John Waters on George Galloway, Fathers4Justice & London The Fatherless Capital
The Gallo way: Yin and Yang, mother and father. By John Waters. The Village Magazine, May 2016. Ireland’s political and cultural magazine. Pic: The Village Magazine, May 2016. Archie O’Connor & George Galloway, Parliament, 2013. George Galloway and Mo George, London: The Fatherless Capital, 27/4/16. “104 MPs signed a motion which supported shared parenting and […]
George Galloway to address crisis of fatherlessness at public meeting
Respect London Mayoral Candidate George Galloway will raise the issues of gang crime and fatherlessness at a public meeting on Wednesday 27th April at the King Solomon Academy, NW1. The meeting – which includes Matt O’Connor from Fathers4Justice, ex EastEnders star Mo George and Irish writer John Waters – follows the death of Myron Isaac […]
Fathers4Justice response to Pink News “Elton John” Article
Dear Nick Please find our response to your article of Friday 8th April 2016 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/04/08/fathers-4-justice-attack-sir-elton-john-for-denying-kids-the-love-of-a-mother/ Regrettably, you gave us no right to reply before publishing your story, which contains numerous inaccuracies. Firstly, at no time did we “attack Sir Elton John for his grotesque family set up.” We posted a tweet that stated “What happens to […]
Filming at London: The Fatherless Capital Meeting 27/4/16
This is to notify those attending the public meeting “London: The Fatherless Capital” that this event may be filmed by several media / documentary outlets. The meeting, which will debate fatherlessness, family law and gang crime in the capital, has several speakers including George Galloway, Matt O’Connor (founder, Fathers4Justice), Mo George (Ex-Eastenders), John Waters (Irish […]
