by reporting watch team | Feb 26, 2026 | FCReportingWatch
We last wrote on this topic in October 2025 when Parliament had announced the intention to repeal the controversial presumption when time could be found. A review of the presumption found that it contributed to a perception of a pro-contact culture, even though the...
by reporting watch team | Feb 20, 2026 | Explanation, FCReportingWatch
We’ve written before, (13 May 2021; 12 August 2021) about the very limited circumstances in which an adoption order can be set aside (sometimes described as ‘revoked’). The current law is that it is possible for an order to be set aside if the court...
by reporting watch team | Feb 3, 2026 | Cases, FCReportingWatch, Transparency News
Welcome to the Roundup, where we correct, clarify and comment on media reports of family law, explain and comment on published family court judgments, and highlight other transparency news. MEDIA COVERAGE OF FAMILY LAW, TRANSPARENCY etc The Financial Times (£) invited...
by reporting watch team | Jan 29, 2026 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch, Open Reporting
A significant decision has been made by Mr Justice Poole in the High Court, allowing a journalist access to a number of psychological reports that were commissioned in family proceedings. Although when a Transparency Order (TO) is made under the Reporting...
by reporting watch team | Jan 21, 2026 | FCReportingWatch
We have collected some of the obituaries and public tributes to Sir James, focusing mainly on his contribution to family justice. Sir James was a proactive supporter of The Transparency Project. He passed away on 1st January. Patrick Kidd, ‘Outspoken leader of...
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