Government has recognised the issues surrounding the "Jade's Law" petition, which was set up by the family of murderered mum Jade Ward. The 27-year-old was brutally killed by her estranged partner James Marsh, who was handed a life sentence for his crime.
Jade, from Shotton, was stabbed and strangled to death last August. Despite being locked up, Russell still has parental responsibility for the four sons he shared with Jade. This has caused fury among Jade's relatives and was at the heart of a petition that has amassed over 120,000 signatures opposing Russell's right to have any power over the children.
He maintains control over medical needs and if the children can leave the country, which means if the family were to contest this, they would have to go through a lengthy family court hearing. The Government has now "recognised" this issue.
