Controversial Suspected Inflicted Head Injuries pilot launched: Lawyers raise concern about lack of consultation and potential unfairness

by reporting watch team | Jun 27, 2024 | FCReportingWatch, Legal blogging, Transparency News

When a child suffers a head injury which medical professionals suspect may be inflicted, safeguarding processes are triggered, often leading to care proceedings and the removal of the child from the care of their parents, usuall y for many months and sometimes...

Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup

by reporting watch team | Jun 7, 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 MATTERS The Standard (12 May 2024)...

Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup

by reporting watch team | May 8, 2024 | Cases, FCReportingWatch, Legal blogging, 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 LAW MATTERS The Times (£), The...

Transparency & Open Justice Board announced

by Paul M | May 5, 2024 | Comment, Transparency News

Giving the keynote speech at the Society of Editors 25th anniversary conference on 30 April 2024 the Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr of Walton-On-The-Hill, announced the establishment of a new Transparency and Open Justice Board, to be chaired by Mr Justice...

Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup

by reporting watch team | Apr 4, 2024 | Cases, FCReportingWatch, Legal blogging, 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 LAW MATTERS The Independent (16...

Open Letter to the LCJ: HMCTS guidance on public access to courts

by Guest Post | Feb 29, 2024 | Comment, Transparency News

Dear Lady Chief Justice, We write on behalf of the Courts and Tribunals Observers’ Network, a UK-based initiative focused on how the public can be supported to observe courts and access court information in digital and physical environments, to express our concerns...