WHO IS MATT O'CONNOR THE FOUNDER OF FATHERS 4 JUSTICE?

Matt O'Connor is the founder of Fathers 4 Justice

Matt O'Connor is the founder of Fathers 4 Justice

Activist Matt O'Connor founded Fathers 4 Justice in 2001.

The father-of-three from Thanet, Kent, campaigns for the rights of fathers in the UK.

Known for using stunts to gain media attention, members of the rights group often appear wearing comic book superhero costumes, and have climbs public buildings and monuments.

The group aims to gain public and parliamentary support for changes in UK legislation on fathers' rights.

Matt appeared most recently on Good Morning Britain where he unzipped his trousers and pulled out a pair of fake balls in front of horrified hosts Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh.

Most notably activist Jason Hatch scaled the walls of Buckingham Palace dressed as Batman in September 2004. He was arrested by all charges were later dropped.

Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch dressed as Batman standing on a Buckingham Palace ledge, London Monday September 13, 2004

Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch dressed as Batman standing on a Buckingham Palace ledge, London Monday September 13, 2004

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