UK Police Face Scrutiny Over Arrest of Parents in School Dispute
Hertfordshire Police drop charges against parents arrested for critical emails and WhatsApp messages as a review is launched into the handling of the case.
- Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine were arrested on January 29, 2025, after their daughter's school reported them for alleged harassment and malicious communications.
- The couple had been banned from school premises following criticisms of governance and concerns over their neurodivergent daughter's medical needs.
- Hertfordshire Police concluded a five-week investigation without pursuing charges due to insufficient evidence.
- The Police and Crime Commissioner has ordered a rapid review, questioning the necessity of police involvement in what he described as a civil matter.
- The case has ignited broader discussions about police priorities, freedom of speech, and the handling of disputes between public institutions and citizens.
The Times 
