He noted from welfare reports that the woman is on medication for depression, she admitted she lacked parenting skills and engaged sporadically with the educational authorities.
That, the researchers say, is not correct: whilst they undertake a welfare task providing high quality welfare reports, they also have an additional role.
The judge ordered a probation and welfare report and a community service report to see if he was suitable to complete 240 hours in lieu of two months in prison.
