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F (A Child : Adjournment) [2021] EWCA Civ 469

F (A Child : Adjournment) [2021] EWCA Civ 469

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...
Covid-19 and the courts – The House of Lords Constitution Committee’s report

Covid-19 and the courts – The House of Lords Constitution Committee’s report

by Paul M | Apr 11, 2021 | Consultations, FCReportingWatch, Transparency News

In a report published at the end of last month the House of Lords Constitution Committee made a number of criticisms of the way the courts have responded to the coronavirus pandemic and the suspension of live hearings necessitated by the lockdown, and made various...
F (A Child : Adjournment) [2021] EWCA Civ 469

Journalist’s bid to see papers that led to flawed adoption decision fails

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...
The Domestic Abuse appeals – a missed opportunity for cultural change?

The Domestic Abuse appeals – a missed opportunity for cultural change?

by Guest Post | Apr 2, 2021 | Analysis, Cases, Comment, FCReportingWatch, Notorious

This is a guest post from Olive Craig. Olive is senior legal officer at Rights of Women. She is a qualified family law solicitor specialising in children law and legal aid. Rights of Women is a legal charity that provides free, confidential legal advice to women in...

Re H-N [2021] EWCA 448: The Court of Appeal considers domestic abuse.

by Jack Harrison | Mar 30, 2021 | Analysis, Cases, FCReportingWatch

Content warning: the topics discussed in this post include physical and sexual violence. There are some judgments from the higher courts that are so important they give their name to something bigger. They are known instantly to all, like Kylie, Madonna or Cilla. For...
Another case about puberty blockers – what does it say?

Another case about puberty blockers – what does it say?

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...
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