is sending a letter to my children indirect contact with my partner?

[JayRed]

I'm on bail with conditions not to contact my partner directly or indirectly. I want to send a letter addressed to my children telling them I miss them and that I'm sorry I couldn't see them on christmas day. Would this be classed as indirect contact?

Also what if I spoke to my partners mother?

I am on bail in the uk.

[DTCwordfan]

the terms of your bail should spell out the grounds for contact as to kids and wife's family. Presume the offence was against your partner.

[sara3]

one to ask your probation officer..

[optics2b]

Without knowing the exact wording of your bail conditions I would suggest you ring the police station where you were charged and ask to speak to the Duty Inspector in-charge of custody or ask to speak to the custody Sgt to clarify. Obviously, make a record of who you speak to and what their decision is to cover you from any potential future allegations of breaching your bail. If you were represented by a solicitor then ask him / her.

[JayRed]

Thanks for the replies people.

The wording is simply no contact with partner direct or indirect. Worried if I send the letter addressed to them it will be indirect contact.

[DTCwordfan]

take optics or sara's advice and also note the time of contact.....and a summary on what they advised you.....small note book would be good.

[jackthehat]

Be very careful in what you say to the children, too.

[boyblue1118]

as an ex pc bail conditions are to be taken seriously, if it states no contact that is what it means. in person,verbally or written. My advice is to do it through a solicitor