The Falsely Accused Network Podcast
The Falsely Accused Network podcast is dedicated to supporting and giving a voice to anyone in England and Wales who has been falsely accused of domestic abuse. Hosted by Michael Thompson, founder of the Network, each episode features candid conversations with legal professionals, campaigners, and those with lived experience.
We cover everything from navigating police investigations and court proceedings to coping with the emotional and practical impact of a false allegation. Our aim is to provide clear, practical guidance, raise public awareness, and challenge the damaging myths that surround false accusations.
Whether you’re directly affected, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand the realities of this issue, this podcast offers insight, advice, and solidarity.
📧 Email: support@falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk
📞 Telephone: 0204 538 8788
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Episode 5: Jacqueline Gear – Mental Health, Family Court & Finding Support
In Episode 5 of the Falsely Accused Network Podcast, Michael Thompson is joined by Jacqueline Gear, CEO of Walk the Walk CIC, an organisation that works alongside families and individuals facing difficult life circumstances.
Together, they discuss the often-overlooked impact that family court proceedings, separation, conflict, and false allegations can have on mental health. Jacqueline shares her experience supporting individuals through some of the most challenging periods of their lives and explains why seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
This is an important conversation about resilience, wellbeing, and the support available when life feels overwhelming.
Whether you're currently involved in family proceedings, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in mental health and family wellbeing, this episode offers valuable insight and practical advice.
For more information about the Falsely Accused Network, visit:
www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk
22 Nov 2025
Episode 4 — Paternity Fraud: Ryan Hampson’s Fight for the Truth
In this powerful episode of the Falsely Accused Network Podcast, Mike speaks with Ryan Hampson, a man who spent years believing he was a father—only to discover that his ex-partner had deceived him using a fake DNA test.
Ryan explains how the relationship developed, how he came to accept paternity, and the devastating moment he realised the truth. He walks through the complaints he made to the police, the investigation, and the criminal trial that followed. His ex-partner was ultimately convicted of fraud, receiving 13 months’ imprisonment (suspended) and community service.
Ryan also reflects on the emotional and psychological impact, how the ordeal has shaped his future, and why he’s now campaigning for mandatory DNA testing at birth. He has taken his story directly to MPs in Parliament, calling for legislative change to protect others from this silent form of abuse.
If you or someone you know has been affected by false allegations, paternity fraud, or family-court injustice, our teams are here to help.
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Falsely Accused Network
🌐 Website: www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk
📩 Email: support@falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk
📞 Tel: 0204 538 8788
Paternity Fraud UK
🌐 Website: www.paternityfrauduk.org
📩 Email: paternityfrauduk@gmail.com
1 Nov 2025
Episode 3 — The Road To Justice: Shak Inayat (Penn Chambers)
In this special combined edition of the Falsely Accused Network Podcast, Michael Thompson sits down with Shak Inayat, senior family law solicitor at Penn Chambers, to explore his journey, experience, and insights from over three decades in the legal system.
Shak reflects on his early life growing up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, his time in the British Army, and how those formative experiences shaped his career in law and his approach to helping families today.
The conversation then moves into some of the most challenging and misunderstood areas of family law, including:
False allegations in family proceedings
Parental alienation and the impact on children and parents
Paternity fraud and legal obstacles fathers may face
Practical guidance for navigating the family courts in England & Wales
Key insights for those facing complex emotional and legal battles
This episode offers grounded, experience-based advice and a candid look at the realities of family court, delivered with honesty and clarity.
13 Sept 2025
Episode 2 – Inside the Family Courts: False Allegations, Parental Alienation & Paternity Fraud
In this episode of the Falsely Accused Network Podcast, Mike Thompson (Founder & Director, Falsely Accused Network) sits down with Ian Smith, an experienced Family Law Solicitor.
We discuss Ian’s background and insights from years of practice in the family courts, before tackling some of the most pressing issues today:
The rise of false allegations in family proceedings
The devastating impact of parental alienation
The hidden truth about paternity fraud
Ian’s honest views on the challenges and shortcomings of the Family Court system
This is a candid and important conversation for anyone navigating the realities of family law in England and Wales.
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Email: support@falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk
Website: www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk
Telephone: 0204 538 8788
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8 Aug 2025
Defending the Falsely Accused
In this powerful first episode, Michael Thompson (Falsely Accused Network) sits down with specialist criminal defence lawyers Jessica Wilson and Claire Shard from Eventum Legal. They discuss false allegations, how the justice system treats the innocent, and the serious implications of guilty pleas when you’ve done nothing wrong.
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