by Alice T | Apr 25, 2021 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch, Transparency News
Welcome to this month’s Roundup, where we correct, clarify and comment on media reports of family court cases, explain and comment on published family court judgments and highlight other transparency news MEDIA COVERAGE OF FAMILY COURT MATTERS The Express...
by Julie Doughty | Apr 22, 2021 | Cases, Court of Protection, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
This newly published judgment, Re P (Discharge of Party) [2021] EWCA Civ 512 is interesting because ‘It appears that this is the first case in which a special advocate has been instructed in the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal’ [para 5]. A special advocate is a...
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by Emily Ward | Apr 12, 2021 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
This is a post by Emily Ward. Emily is a barrister based at Broadway House Chambers and is Deputy Head of the Family Team. She practises in all areas of family law, and has a particular interest in matrimonial finance and complex children cases. Emily...
by Alice T | Apr 3, 2021 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
The Court of Appeal have affirmed Mrs Justice Roberts’ original decision refusing disclosure of court documents to investigative journalist Melanie Newman. Newman’s appeal was dismissed. The judgment containing the court’s full legal...
by Lucy R | Mar 29, 2021 | Analysis, Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
Last week, Mrs Justice Lieven delivered a judgment in a case concerning puberty blockers. This post explains a little about what that judgment says, and what it may mean for teenagers undergoing this treatment or who want to start / resume their treatment. It follows...
by Alice T | Mar 28, 2021 | Analysis, Cases, Events, Explanation, FCReportingWatch, Transparency News
Welcome to the Roundup, where we correct, clarify and comment on media reports of family court cases, explain and comment on published family court judgments and highlight other transparency news MEDIA COVERAGE OF FAMILY COURT MATTERS The Times – Published a...
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