Hannah Summers
@hansummers.bsky.social
Investigative journalist/ family courts for @tbij.bsky.social |Best specialist journalist 2023 - Freelance Journalism Awards |Shortlisted - Paul Foot Award 2023.
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Massive congratulations to @tbij.bsky.social's family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social who, alongside @louisetickle.bsky.social, won Campaign of the Year at last night's Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Hugely well-deserved
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Massive congratulations to @tbij.bsky.social's family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social who, alongside @louisetickle.bsky.social, won Campaign of the Year at last night's Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Hugely well-deserved
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✏️ BEST INVESTIGATION
Congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted pieces:
@sianushka.bsky.social @hansummers.bsky.social @louisetickle.bsky.social @lydmorrish.bsky.social
@cahalmilmo.bsky.social and Mark Wilding
Congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted pieces:
@sianushka.bsky.social @hansummers.bsky.social @louisetickle.bsky.social @lydmorrish.bsky.social
@cahalmilmo.bsky.social and Mark Wilding
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
✏️ BEST INVESTIGATION
Congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted pieces:
@sianushka.bsky.social @hansummers.bsky.social @louisetickle.bsky.social @lydmorrish.bsky.social
@cahalmilmo.bsky.social and Mark Wilding
Congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted pieces:
@sianushka.bsky.social @hansummers.bsky.social @louisetickle.bsky.social @lydmorrish.bsky.social
@cahalmilmo.bsky.social and Mark Wilding
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.@tbij.bsky.social's brilliant family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social's ongoing investigation into unregulated experts and parental alienation has made a spread in today's @dailymail.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
.@tbij.bsky.social's brilliant family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social's ongoing investigation into unregulated experts and parental alienation has made a spread in today's @dailymail.co.uk
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Climate journalists in Europe and North America often write about the forest as a resource, or something that can be quantified
But what if the forest is your home or a part of you?
For our first Cop30 story, we spoke to 100 Indigenous people from the world’s tropical forests
But what if the forest is your home or a part of you?
For our first Cop30 story, we spoke to 100 Indigenous people from the world’s tropical forests
October 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Climate journalists in Europe and North America often write about the forest as a resource, or something that can be quantified
But what if the forest is your home or a part of you?
For our first Cop30 story, we spoke to 100 Indigenous people from the world’s tropical forests
But what if the forest is your home or a part of you?
For our first Cop30 story, we spoke to 100 Indigenous people from the world’s tropical forests
The Justice Committee will question the President of the Family Division and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales during an evidence session in Parliament today (from 2.30pm) examining reform of the Family Court. tinyurl.com/bdztpks8
October 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Justice Committee will question the President of the Family Division and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales during an evidence session in Parliament today (from 2.30pm) examining reform of the Family Court. tinyurl.com/bdztpks8
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On Saturday, a woman of Punjabi heritage was raped in a racist attack in Walsall.
Last month, a Sikh woman was raped in a racist attack in Oldbury.
These horrifying attacks show how racism and misogyny feed each other — fuelled by the rise of fascism and hate.
Last month, a Sikh woman was raped in a racist attack in Oldbury.
These horrifying attacks show how racism and misogyny feed each other — fuelled by the rise of fascism and hate.
October 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
On Saturday, a woman of Punjabi heritage was raped in a racist attack in Walsall.
Last month, a Sikh woman was raped in a racist attack in Oldbury.
These horrifying attacks show how racism and misogyny feed each other — fuelled by the rise of fascism and hate.
Last month, a Sikh woman was raped in a racist attack in Oldbury.
These horrifying attacks show how racism and misogyny feed each other — fuelled by the rise of fascism and hate.
The removal of children on the advice of unregulated experts instructed by the family courts is a “national scandal”, the incoming victims' commissioner @ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social
has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
October 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The removal of children on the advice of unregulated experts instructed by the family courts is a “national scandal”, the incoming victims' commissioner @ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social
has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
NEW: A mother has won a landmark legal bid to overturn the evidence of a psychologist which led to her kids being removed. For the last 5yrs she has only seen them twice a month under strict supervision based on Melanie Gill's advice to a family judge. 🧵 tinyurl.com/4z2cm2m4
October 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
NEW: A mother has won a landmark legal bid to overturn the evidence of a psychologist which led to her kids being removed. For the last 5yrs she has only seen them twice a month under strict supervision based on Melanie Gill's advice to a family judge. 🧵 tinyurl.com/4z2cm2m4
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The presumption of parental involvement has harmed children for too long.
We spoke to @hansummers.bsky.social explaining it “embeds the pro-contact culture in the family court - it dilutes the court’s ability to focus on the welfare of children."
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
We spoke to @hansummers.bsky.social explaining it “embeds the pro-contact culture in the family court - it dilutes the court’s ability to focus on the welfare of children."
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
‘Momentous’ change to family courts aims to keep children safe from…
Presumption that child should have contact with both parents will be scrapped in landmark win for campaigners
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The presumption of parental involvement has harmed children for too long.
We spoke to @hansummers.bsky.social explaining it “embeds the pro-contact culture in the family court - it dilutes the court’s ability to focus on the welfare of children."
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
We spoke to @hansummers.bsky.social explaining it “embeds the pro-contact culture in the family court - it dilutes the court’s ability to focus on the welfare of children."
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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we're reading this important report but meanwhile here's a good summary and comment @hansummers.bsky.social @tbij.bsky.social Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in… | TBIJ share.google/aB3C8u5X94Hx...
Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in damning…
Dismissiveness towards victims, ignorance of abuse and pervasive pro-contact culture found to be putting children at risk
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October 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
we're reading this important report but meanwhile here's a good summary and comment @hansummers.bsky.social @tbij.bsky.social Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in… | TBIJ share.google/aB3C8u5X94Hx...
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Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in damning new report
New by @hansummers.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
New by @hansummers.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in damning…
Dismissiveness towards victims, ignorance of abuse and pervasive pro-contact culture found to be putting children at risk
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in damning new report
New by @hansummers.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
New by @hansummers.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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This is one of the obstacles workers face when trying to get the money awarded to them by employment tribunals.
Our investigation found that directors shut down companies & open them up again to avoid paying tribunal awards.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Our investigation found that directors shut down companies & open them up again to avoid paying tribunal awards.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
October 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This is one of the obstacles workers face when trying to get the money awarded to them by employment tribunals.
Our investigation found that directors shut down companies & open them up again to avoid paying tribunal awards.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Our investigation found that directors shut down companies & open them up again to avoid paying tribunal awards.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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Thousands of workers who have fought hard to win employment tribunals are never being paid the money that rogue bosses owe them, with no consequences for bosses but a huge impact on them.
Privileged to be working on this project with the brilliant @mellino.bsky.social and team at @tbij.bsky.social
Privileged to be working on this project with the brilliant @mellino.bsky.social and team at @tbij.bsky.social
The government is currently passing through parliament the employment rights bill, which will extend worker and trade union rights
But it’s unclear how this will lead to any meaningful change for those who are still chasing what they’re owed 👇
But it’s unclear how this will lead to any meaningful change for those who are still chasing what they’re owed 👇
Thousands of rogue bosses get away with not paying tribunal awards
The government scheme ‘enforcing’ money owed to workers has been unsuccessful in a staggering three-quarters of cases
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thousands of workers who have fought hard to win employment tribunals are never being paid the money that rogue bosses owe them, with no consequences for bosses but a huge impact on them.
Privileged to be working on this project with the brilliant @mellino.bsky.social and team at @tbij.bsky.social
Privileged to be working on this project with the brilliant @mellino.bsky.social and team at @tbij.bsky.social
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I've written something about England, flags and someone who took a stand against the sort of hate and ignorance which resurfaced across the country this summer
‘Little island of hatred’: the mystery activist who defied…
An old episode close to my heart is a reminder that today's racist resentments have been simmering for years
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:40 AM
I've written something about England, flags and someone who took a stand against the sort of hate and ignorance which resurfaced across the country this summer
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Turn up to court, judge starts to hear the case I’m interested in, staff have forgotten to unlock the doors.
Been a while since this happened…
#SecretJustice
Been a while since this happened…
#SecretJustice
September 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Turn up to court, judge starts to hear the case I’m interested in, staff have forgotten to unlock the doors.
Been a while since this happened…
#SecretJustice
Been a while since this happened…
#SecretJustice
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The Observer has made cuts to casual shifts amidst a drop in pages for the Sunday title
Observer cuts casual shifts amidst drop in pages for Sunday title
The Observer has made told its casual staff team there are "fewer shifts available" following its sale to Tortoise In April 2025.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The Observer has made cuts to casual shifts amidst a drop in pages for the Sunday title
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NEW: A parliamentary group taking money from a state-owned Israeli arms company has closed down whilst being investigated
Story by TBIJ and Democracy For Sale (@petergeoghegan.bsky.social)
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Story by TBIJ and Democracy For Sale (@petergeoghegan.bsky.social)
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
September 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
NEW: A parliamentary group taking money from a state-owned Israeli arms company has closed down whilst being investigated
Story by TBIJ and Democracy For Sale (@petergeoghegan.bsky.social)
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Story by TBIJ and Democracy For Sale (@petergeoghegan.bsky.social)
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism has launched its first Family Court Mentoring Programme giving reporters the opportunity to be mentored by Hannah Summers (the UK's first full-time family court reporter). Apply here. www.thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2025-09...
TBIJ launches mentorship programme to support next wave of family…
Award-winning reporter Hannah Summers to support other journalists as part of Family Court Files project
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism has launched its first Family Court Mentoring Programme giving reporters the opportunity to be mentored by Hannah Summers (the UK's first full-time family court reporter). Apply here. www.thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2025-09...
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We did it!! Thank you so much to every single person who donated, your generosity will genuinely keep me going next week ❤️
(And there’s still time to donate if you missed it - every penny helps)
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(And there’s still time to donate if you missed it - every penny helps)
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Great North Run for UNICEF's Gaza Appeal
Help Eve Livingston raise money to support UNICEF UK
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August 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We did it!! Thank you so much to every single person who donated, your generosity will genuinely keep me going next week ❤️
(And there’s still time to donate if you missed it - every penny helps)
www.justgiving.com/page/eve-liv...
(And there’s still time to donate if you missed it - every penny helps)
www.justgiving.com/page/eve-liv...
📢 Mentoring: At @tbij.bsky.social we are launching a mentorship programme open to both staff and freelance journalists interested in gaining experience and guidance on reporting on the family courts. Full details here 👉 tinyurl.com/42xdkk5b
September 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
📢 Mentoring: At @tbij.bsky.social we are launching a mentorship programme open to both staff and freelance journalists interested in gaining experience and guidance on reporting on the family courts. Full details here 👉 tinyurl.com/42xdkk5b
If you missed it last night, worth catching up with the ITV documentary featuring former MP Kate Kniveton talking about her family court ordeal. A judge made 14 findings including rape against her abusive ex - former Tory minister, Andrew Griffiths. Our @tbij.bsky.social report: tinyurl.com/yckyaszb
July 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
If you missed it last night, worth catching up with the ITV documentary featuring former MP Kate Kniveton talking about her family court ordeal. A judge made 14 findings including rape against her abusive ex - former Tory minister, Andrew Griffiths. Our @tbij.bsky.social report: tinyurl.com/yckyaszb
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Finally read - A LA v X & Y and Others (No4: Welfare and reporting of judgments) [2025] EWFC 126 🤯
Unimaginable cruelty from wealthy professionals who knew the impact of their actions.
Abhorrent case. Amazing work from the press.
Unimaginable cruelty from wealthy professionals who knew the impact of their actions.
Abhorrent case. Amazing work from the press.
Thanks @theguardian.com for partnering with us @tbij.bsky.social on my latest family court story. These parents - whose adopted sons were subjected to physical, emotional & racial abuse - applied to exclude me from court to prevent me making arguments for naming them in the public interest.
Teacher and barrister who ran abusive home cannot be identified, high court rules
May 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Finally read - A LA v X & Y and Others (No4: Welfare and reporting of judgments) [2025] EWFC 126 🤯
Unimaginable cruelty from wealthy professionals who knew the impact of their actions.
Abhorrent case. Amazing work from the press.
Unimaginable cruelty from wealthy professionals who knew the impact of their actions.
Abhorrent case. Amazing work from the press.
Thanks @theguardian.com for partnering with us @tbij.bsky.social on my latest family court story. These parents - whose adopted sons were subjected to physical, emotional & racial abuse - applied to exclude me from court to prevent me making arguments for naming them in the public interest.
Teacher and barrister who ran abusive home cannot be identified, high court rules
Teacher and barrister who ran abusive home cannot be identified, high court rules
Judge says it is not in best interests of children subject to ‘humiliating’ physical, emotional and verbal abuse to name couple
A primary school teacher smashed their adoptive children’s heads together, forced them to swallow soap and called one of them a “black bastard”.
Their partner – a barrister who also sat as a deputy district judge in the family courts – repeatedly failed to protect the children from their campaign of abuse. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thanks @theguardian.com for partnering with us @tbij.bsky.social on my latest family court story. These parents - whose adopted sons were subjected to physical, emotional & racial abuse - applied to exclude me from court to prevent me making arguments for naming them in the public interest.
NEW: A teacher physically assaulted and racially abused their adopted children while their partner - a barrister and family court judge - failed to protect them. Yet the high court has ruled they cannot be named despite a legal bid led by
@tbij.bsky.social 🧵 tinyurl.com/56vxe44z
@tbij.bsky.social 🧵 tinyurl.com/56vxe44z
May 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
NEW: A teacher physically assaulted and racially abused their adopted children while their partner - a barrister and family court judge - failed to protect them. Yet the high court has ruled they cannot be named despite a legal bid led by
@tbij.bsky.social 🧵 tinyurl.com/56vxe44z
@tbij.bsky.social 🧵 tinyurl.com/56vxe44z