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Why is the Family Court an exception to the principle of open justice? A guide in plain English

by Julie Doughty | Aug 28, 2014 | Trends

The starting point for court proceedings is traditionally that they must all be open to the public because justice must be seen to be done. Exceptions were recognised in an early 20th century case as being, for example, where certain children and people with mental...
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