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Children and parents speak up about the Pathfinder in private law – new research published

Children and parents speak up about the Pathfinder in private law – new research published

by reporting watch team | Jan 7, 2026 | Comment, FCReportingWatch

The evaluation of children and families’ experiences in the first stage of the Pathfinder Pilot was published this week by the Ministry of Justice, ‘Understanding the experience of children and families’. This research covers interviews during August – December 2024...
Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup: November 2025

Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup: November 2025

by reporting watch team | Dec 5, 2025 | Cases, Comment, 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.

New statistics on Pathfinder courts show dramatic drop in length of proceedings

New statistics on Pathfinder courts show dramatic drop in length of proceedings

by reporting watch team | Dec 2, 2025 | FCReportingWatch, Trends

We’ve not seen this publicised yet, which is a little surprising as the Ministry of Justice is very keen on the Pathfinder approach in private law. We mentioned in our recent post on the HC Justice Committee session that judges, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner...
‘Reform of the Family Court’ – evidence session for the House of Commons Justice Committee

‘Reform of the Family Court’ – evidence session for the House of Commons Justice Committee

by reporting watch team | Nov 17, 2025 | Events, FCReportingWatch, Open Reporting

The House of Commons Parliamentary Justice Committee held a session on 28 October to look at ‘Reform of the Family Court’. We’re not sure what was meant by ‘reform’ – this was never specified – but the session had four important witnesses giving evidence: Lisa...
Court lifts grandmother’s anonymity at her request

Court lifts grandmother’s anonymity at her request

by reporting watch team | Nov 11, 2025 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch, Notorious

This court judgment – [2025] EWFC 374 – has been published with two names: one is Re A (A Child) (Mother killed by Father) and the other: Linda Westcarr v Gogoa Lois Tape (1) A (2) The Paternal Grandmother (3)The Paternal Grandfather (4) and The London Borough of...
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