At this point, there is very little that a loving father can do, except hope that his offspring might be persuaded to review the decision when he or she reaches adulthood. If he had gone to court to protest at being denied access, the judge might well have agreed – but what would actually have been done, beyond the issuing of more court orders? Judges are reluctant to send such a mother to jail, even though she might be flouting the law: such a decision would, once again, impact upon the unfortunate child.