by Paul M | Aug 3, 2020 | Analysis, Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
In the second such case in a month, a judge has refused to recuse herself at the request of a litigant, but on this occasion the Court of Appeal has reversed that decision and ordered that she step down from the case and let another judge take over. In the...
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by Guest Post | Jul 31, 2020 | Analysis, Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
This is a guest post by Jessica Smith. Jessica is a Trainee Solicitor due to qualify in September 2020 and is aspiring to be a Family Solicitor. She tweets as @JessicaLSmith__ In the recent case of Re T (A Child: Refusal of Adoption Order) [2020] (EWCA Civ 797), the...
by reporting watch team | Jul 30, 2020 | FCReportingWatch
Oh dear. Headline in last week’s Independent : Fathers4Justice launches bizarre ‘Ditch The Witch’ campaign outside Johnny Depp court case The standfirst below said : Johnny Depp-Amber Heard story is ‘best advert for divorce in the world’, fathers’ rights group...
by Jo Edwards | Jul 30, 2020 | Comment, FCReportingWatch
This is a guest post by Jo Edwards, who tweets as @MissJoEdwards. Last Sunday morning started pleasantly enough. Sun peeking through the shutters after being a no-show the day before; a cup of tea in bed; a visit to the gym looming and the prospect of...
by Julie Doughty | Jul 24, 2020 | Comment, Consultations, FCReportingWatch
The work undertaken by the ‘spotlight panel’ appointed by the Ministry of Justice, reported in what is being referred to as the ‘harm report’, has already been commented on here and here. Its full title is ‘Assessing Risk of Harm to Children and Parents in Private Law...
by Alice T | Jul 18, 2020 | Cases, 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...
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