Court ruling to remove children of UK-Australian couple living in woods divides Italy

The GuardianMonday, November 24, 2025 at 5:55:28 PM
Court ruling to remove children of UK-Australian couple living in woods divides Italy
  • An Italian court has ruled to remove three children from their British-Australian parents, Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Birmingham, who have been raising them in a wooded area of Palmoli, Abruzzo. This decision follows an incident where the family consumed poisonous mushrooms, leading to hospitalization. The ruling has ignited a heated debate in Italy regarding alternative lifestyles and parental rights.
  • The court's decision raises significant questions about the balance between child welfare and the rights of parents to choose unconventional living arrangements. The case has polarized public opinion, with some viewing the removal as necessary for the children's safety, while others see it as an infringement on personal freedoms.
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