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Contempt of court by publication of information relating to family (children) proceedings – a simple question without a simple answer

Contempt of court by publication of information relating to family (children) proceedings – a simple question without a simple answer

by Lucy R | Oct 19, 2024 | Comment, Consultations, Explanation, Transparency News

We were asked a ‘simple’ question a while back about the law that protects the privacy around court cases about children. How long does the law preventing people talking about those cases carry on for? Can you say what you like as soon as the case is over? Or does...
THE PRESSING NEED FOR REFORM OF SECTION 12

THE PRESSING NEED FOR REFORM OF SECTION 12

by Guest Post | Oct 19, 2024 | Analysis, Cases, Comment, Consultations, FCReportingWatch, Transparency News

This is a guest post by Sir James Munby, former President of the Family Division. For a summary of the issues raised in this piece please read this post: Contempt of Court by Publication of Information Relating to Family (Children) Proceedings – A Simple...
Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup

Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup

by reporting watch team | Oct 8, 2024 | 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 BBC reported that...
‘Have you thought about giving notice?’

‘Have you thought about giving notice?’

by reporting watch team | Sep 24, 2024 | Cases, Comment, FCReportingWatch, Legal blogging, Reporting Pilot

It has taken five months for us to be able to tell this story. Ordinary cases matter. Open Justice shouldn’t be this hard.

Keep out! When justice cannot be seen to be done, how do we know it’s been done?

Keep out! When justice cannot be seen to be done, how do we know it’s been done?

by Paul M | Sep 24, 2024 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch, Legal blogging, Reporting Pilot

This is Paul’s account of how he tried and failed to observe a simple family court hearing in the magistrates court. Open Justice shouldn’t be this hard.

When is an intermediary necessary?  – a case study

When is an intermediary necessary?  – a case study

by Julie Doughty | Sep 21, 2024 | Cases, Comment, Explanation, FCReportingWatch, Legal blogging, Reporting Pilot

In March, we wrote about a case, West Northamptonshire Council (acting via Northamptonshire Children’s Trust) v KA (Mother & Anor) (Intermediaries) [2024] EWHC 79 (Fam) in which Mrs Justice Lieven had included some general guidance on when an intermediary should...
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