Jade Ward, who should have turned 28 next week, was stabbed and strangled by the evil Russell Marsh in August last year as their young children slept in the next room. After carrying out his horrific attack, Marsh hid the body of the mother of four under a pile of clothes for police to find at her home. Although he has been sentenced to life in prison for at least 25 years, Marsh has a say in how Jade’s four sons are raised. The 29-year-old asked to see the boys’ school reports and follow-up notes. Jade’s mother, Karen Robinson, has also been informed by social workers that if the children’s family wants to go on holiday, Marsh should consult Marsh first. He can also make decisions about their medical treatment. READ MORE : The mother of the tragic Archie Battersbee swears to “fight” the decision to turn off his life support Jade’s family is campaigning to make the “Jade Law” a reality, WalesOnline reports. They want to make sure that no one else who is forced to suffer a sudden and brutal loss like them does not have to endure the added pain of being confronted with the killer every time. “Everything has to do with controlling him,” says Karen. “He lost control of Jade, so he did what he did, and now he still has control because he controls the boys and he controls us and it’s horrible. Jade brutally killed by her ex-husband (Image: PA) “He is in prison, but his presence is still apparent. He should have been deprived of any rights the moment he took their mother. “It’s Jade’s birthday next Wednesday, her kids can’t give her kisses for her birthday. Now everyone has a birthday without her, they have no cards from their mother, no birthday hugs, no kisses because of their disgusting father. “You can not describe in words the extra worry and anxiety because of him. That means we can not move forward yet. As Jade’s mother, I know I will never be able to move forward, my life has changed completely with her. But He the bad, vicious man, this horror is still there and prevents us from mourning properly. “ Jade Karen Robinson’s Mom (Image: Ian Cooper / North Wales Live) The family, from Shotton, North Wales, approached close family friend Edwin Duggan – a law graduate – for help with the campaign. After further consideration of the case, a petition was launched requesting the automatic suspension of parental responsibility of any parent found guilty of killing the other parent. Within a few days the petition had been signed thousands of times and has now received 120,262 signatures. The government has now responded by acknowledging that the current rules are too “burdensome” and last week, its family and supporters traveled to London to meet with lawmakers to discuss the next move. Eddie, who has known Jade’s family for 35 years, says: “When the application was first published, we had 100,000 signatures in 10 days. We were surprised it took off so quickly, but it shows how important it is and how many families in all over the UK are affected by issues like this. “So many people also did not realize that prisoners who have killed their comrades still have rights over their children. Marsh did not think about the well-being of his children when he killed their mother. I have seen the pain this family has gone through, and “It’s so, so sad. Something good has to come out of it somehow.” Jade Ward (Image: Family Photo) In London, Jade’s family met with local MP Mark Tami, who had arranged a meeting with them to discuss Jade’s law with shadow Justice Minister Ellie Reeves, MP. Mr Tami says: “The introduction of the Jade Act would put the burden on the killer to go through the legal loopholes to prove that he deserves parental responsibility, instead of forcing the victim’s family to endure a lengthy and traumatic legal process for to prove why he does not. “I support Jade’s family and friends in achieving this goal. I will find out when the government’s response to the petition and the date of the debate are expected, as well as the presentation of the petition in the House of Commons in the coming weeks. “We discussed with Shadow Justice Minister Eli Reeves how we can better amend current legislation or introduce new legislation to make Jade Law a reality.” MP Ellie Reeves, a shadow Labor’s justice minister, said: “It was incredibly moving to meet Jade’s family and friends and hear more about her life and her love for her children. Jade’s family and friends (Image: Ian Cooper / North Wales Live) “But despite this tragic case, a man who has murdered the mother of their children still retains parental care. “It is inconceivable that grieving families should still seek permission from the killer before transporting the children abroad or for matters such as the child’s healthcare or school. “I hope the government will listen to Jade’s family.” Jade’s family is determined to be heard, as mom Karen says: “I will not stop until this law is passed. No other family should go through what we are going through.” This is the government’s response to the request: “The government recognizes that in cases where one parent is convicted of killing another parent, the process of restricting parental care by a prisoner parent can be time consuming and that the response to litigation and attending multiple court hearings on related parenting issues can often be burdensome for those involved. Russell Mars still has a say in the lives of his children, even though he is in prison for life (Image: PA) “Under the 1989 Child Act, the exercise of parental responsibility exercised by one or more persons may already be restricted by the court, where such exercise is considered to be in the best interests of the child. The law also allows the court to prevent people from making multiple unjustified requests to the court, which can be burdensome and embarrassing for family members. “When a child does not have a parent to care for him / her on a daily basis, family members can apply for court orders in private law proceedings or a local authority can initiate public care proceedings, with the aim of ensuring their well-being. child is always the primary importance of the court. “In cases where one parent has been convicted of killing another, the competent local authority will have a duty to protect that child and to ensure that he or she is protected from harm. This may include initiating a care process to provide the child with permanent or temporary care agreement. “A care arrangement may involve family members, such as grandparents, aunts or uncles, who take care of the child. child. “The court may already exercise powers to effectively remove all parental powers and powers in appropriate cases. The extent and period during which these parental rights and powers are limited are matters for the judge to decide on the basis of the facts of the case. “The court may also exercise powers to prevent an individual from repeatedly attempting to bring matters before the court. Article 91 (14) of the 1989 Children ‘s Act allows family courts to prohibit individuals from making further specific applications on the basis of of the Children Act of 1989 without his permission These orders are known as the provisions of Article 91 (14). “The court may issue such an order ex officio or at the request of one of the parties involved in the case under private law. “Once an Article 91 (14) decree has been issued, if the applicant subsequently requests permission to apply for the Child Act, the court will generally consider whether the circumstances which led to the ban have changed. This offers them protection. caring for the child, removing the burden and relative grief on family members because they have to go back to court many times. Read more of the top stories of the day here READ NEXT:
