German Family Granted Asylum in US... from German CPS! In his order the judge expressed concern that while Germany is a democratic country and is an ally, he noted that this particular policy of persecuting homeschoolers is “repellent to everything we believe as Americans.”Too Stupid to MarryCPS in Britain prevents a couple from marrying on the grounds the girl is learning disabled, and then denies parental rights to the father because they aren't married.
Court Upholds State-Sponsored “Kidnapping” of Homeschooled Boy
December 22, 2009: As most people count their blessings and prepare to enjoy Christmas with family, many others face serious struggles. Among these is the Swedish family of Annie and Christer Johansson whose only child, 7-year-old Dominic Johansson, was “kidnapped” by Swedish authorities in June of this year.Criminal Background Checks Part of Draconian Law Proposed for Homeschoolers
December 12, 2009: A bill proposed by the British government and now making its way through parliament would impose the most burdensome and intrusive regulation on homeschooling in the English-speaking world.Judge Fines Homeschoolers, No Jail Sentence
November 25, 2009: Jurgen and Rosemarie Dudek of Archfeld, Germany, were found guilty under the German State of Hessen’s criminal law that requires that all children go to school. Even as Judge Drier recognized that the family was doing a fine job in educating their children, he still imposed a fine of 120 euros on them.
Prosecutor to Homeschoolers: No Compromise—You’re Going to Jail!
November 20, 2009: On trial again for homeschooling their children, the Dudeks are hoping to avoid jail time despite the threats of the state prosecutor.
German Homeschooled Children Return Home under Court Supervision
October 13, 2009: The Wunderlich family were delighted that a local juvenile court decided to return custody of their four children after they were seized in a surprise visit by French social workers on September 28.
German Homeschooled Children Seized by French Social Workers
October 6, 2009: French authorities took four children from a German family who had fled to France to escape persecution against homeschoolers.Laigle’s Forum: Homeschooled Boy Snatched from Plane in Sweden
September 16, 2009: Swedish police took a 7-year-old boy away from his parents just as they were about to depart for India where they planned to homeschool their son.German Homeschoolers Seek Asylum in America—Video Translation
July 22, 2009: This is an unofficial translation of the Romeike family story that appeared on a national German talkshow hosted by Guenther Jauch on Stern TV.Judge Returns Custody of Children, But Orders Them into Public School
A Germany Family Court judge restored to Johannes and Cornelia Gorber full custody of their children, who had been removed from the family home in January.American Family Summoned to Defend Parental Rights for Homeschooling
The case of an American family who were summoned to court for homeschooling demonstrates the continued persecution of home educators by officials in Germany.German Court Keeps Five Kids Because Parents are Homeschoolers
A homeschooling family in Southern Germany spent six hours in a grueling Family Court session this week with the hopes of regaining custody of their six homeschooled children, who have been held in state custody since January.
Dudek Family Receives Formal Sentence
German homeschool families continue to be persecuted and receive harsh treatment from government agencies in the Federal Republic of Germany while the European Union’s Petitions Committee has promised to look into accusations against Germany for repressing homeschooling.German Appeals Court Returns Custody of Homeschooled Girl to Parents
A German appeals court in Bavaria set aside a lower court ruling that had authorized the Youth Welfare Office in Erlangen Germany to retain custody of 16-year-old homeschooler Melissa Busekros.