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A family court judge has made decisions about the future of a teenage girl whose parents took opposites sides after her brother went on trial accused of raping her. | A family court judge has made decisions about the future of a teenage girl whose parents took opposites sides after her brother went on trial accused of raping her. |
Three years ago the girl's father had given evidence for the prosecution and her mother had given evidence for the defence. | Three years ago the girl's father had given evidence for the prosecution and her mother had given evidence for the defence. |
Jurors had found the son guilty and a crown court judge had imposed a prison term. | Jurors had found the son guilty and a crown court judge had imposed a prison term. |
Now Judge Gareth Jones has concluded that the girl, now 15, should live with her father - and be supervised by social workers. | Now Judge Gareth Jones has concluded that the girl, now 15, should live with her father - and be supervised by social workers. |
Detail of the case has emerged in a ruling by Judge Jones. | Detail of the case has emerged in a ruling by Judge Jones. |
He said no-one involved could be identified - and he did not reveal the brother's age. | He said no-one involved could be identified - and he did not reveal the brother's age. |
The judge said he had analysed welfare issues at a family court hearing in Rhyl, Denbighshire. | The judge said he had analysed welfare issues at a family court hearing in Rhyl, Denbighshire. |
A criminal trial had been staged at Caernarfon Crown Court. | A criminal trial had been staged at Caernarfon Crown Court. |
Judge Jones said the girl was "loyal" to her father. | Judge Jones said the girl was "loyal" to her father. |
But he said the youngster had to remain under the umbrella of social services staff. | But he said the youngster had to remain under the umbrella of social services staff. |
He said social workers must remain vigilant. | He said social workers must remain vigilant. |
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