There is a long-standing principle that people should not be able to benefit from their own crimes.

We recommend that all decisions of a children's court pertaining to custody, guardianship or access should be subject to High Court review - at least where there are opposing parties involved.

We agree that fathers need more protection for their rights as fathers. But we don't agree that the mechanism of equal custody and guardianship will serve the best interest of the child in the majority of family situations.

I am perfectly happy that people want to come and spend three or four hours in Cades Cove. But I think it ought to be spent doing something more enjoyable than watching the red brake lights of the car in front of them.

In times like this, people pull together. You'd be surprised the outpouring of the citizens.

If it's successful and people are interested, the unions will be able to request it.