15:14
The pair left hospital without fourth newborn, judge says
The judge says that Marten and Gordon's fourth child was born in south-east London.
After the birth, the pair left the hospital without the baby, despite being told they couldn't return to the ward "due to Covid concerns".
Marten tried to return the next day and became upset when refused entry, having refused to take a Covid test.
Judge Lucraft says a social worker had told the pair that the baby was not ready to be discharged, and that Marten should be looking after her baby, not leaving it to the nurses.
15:14
Marten failed to attend medical appointments during previous pregnancies
The judge continues to detail the interactions Marten and Gordon had had with various authorities during the pregnancies and births of previous children.
In May 2021, when Marten was heavily pregnant with a fourth child, appointments with midwives were made, but she did not attend them. Marten emailed to say she had decided on a private scan.
The judge references an unplanned home visit at this time where Marten refused to let the social worker in. This child was later born in hospital.
15:06
Concerns were raised in 2017 about their lack of preparation for a baby
Judge Lucraft continues to sum up the evidence presented in court, including how the couple were advised to apply for social housing in 2017.
They were told to reach out to family for housing, and a court order would be sought if the pair were unable to find suitable accommodation for themselves and the baby.
In December of that year, a social worker told Gordon that there were concerns around the lack of preparation for having a child.
15:04
Marten faked Irish accent and called herself 'Isabella'
Claire Ellison
Reporting from the Old Bailey
The judge recounts Constance Marten faking her identity during the birth of her first child, calling herself Isabella O'Brien and faking an Irish accent.
The pair thought that if they posed as travellers they would get social housing and benefits, Judge Lucraft says.
15:02
Judge goes through Marten and Gordon's deceptions
The judge now says that the pair's history with their other four children paints a picture of arrogance and a lack of thought for anyone else.
He adds that while Marten and Gordon have sought to present themselves as caring parents during the trial, the reality is very different.
Judge Lucraft references their deceptions during Marten's pregnancies prior to her giving birth to Victoria - including using fake identities - and to a hospital alert raised in 2017 when nobody could find them.
15:00
Pair was 'criss-crossing England' to avoid detection, judge says
Judge Mark Lucraft KC continues, mentioning how the pair changed their address to make sure their fifth child - baby Victoria who died - wasn't taken into care.
He says they travelled long distances - "criss-crossing England" - and that, whatever their plan was, it seemed to be avoiding detection and to get abroad.
"Neither of you gave much or any thought to care or welfare of your baby... Your focus was on yourselves."
He also mentions Marten's "significant income" and an increasing monthly allowance.
As a reminder: Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have had five children - the first four were taken into care.
The judge says the couple have not shown any "genuine expression of remorse", after baby Victoria's death in a tent in 2023.
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