Overview

• 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.