He added: "
Rffj's intention was to raise awareness and gain publicity and it took one brave man on a bridge to get the people talking about children's rights.
The protest has been dedicated to
RFFJ co-founder Elaine Downes who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2012.
The
RFFJ is calling for "a more collaborative solution" to family law.
Real Fathers For Justice (
RFFJ) co-founder Leigh Davison said he was in regular contact with Simon and that he was "in good spirits." The
RFFJ is calling for "a more collaborative solution" to family law.
Real Fathers' For Justice (
RFFJ) co-founder Leigh Davison said he was in regular contact with Simon and that he was "in good spirits."
RFFJ spokesman Ray Barry said: "As a lay advisor I work in family courts every week supporting separated parents.
"I couldn't refuse, Elaine was one of the co-founders of
RFFJ and such an inspiration to everyone she met.
And his latest protest follows continued criticism by the
RFFJ of how parents are treated by the justice system.
Real Fathers for Justice (
RFFJ) activist, Simon Anderton, climbed 180ft above ground into the upper part of the Tyne Bridge on Fathers Day to unfurl a 25ft purple banner saying: "Happy fatherless day' Realfathersforjustice.org."
Real Fathers for Justice (
RFFJ) activist, Simon Anderton, this morning scaled the iconic structure to unfurl a 25ft purple banner saying: