‘Austerity has contributed to a rise in the number of children in care, the most senior judge in the family courts has told the BBC.’
BBC News, 29th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In a familiar line of cases of which the first was BT v CU [2021] EWFC 87, [2022] 1 WLR 1349, paras [100]–[114], and the last In re PP (A Child: Anonymisation) [2023] EWHC 330 (Fam), [2023] 4 WLR 48, paras [49]–[62], and Augousti v Matharu [2023] EWHC 1900 (Fam), paras [68]–[93], Mostyn J has explosively ignited a most necessary debate about the anonymisation of judgments in financial remedy cases. Part of his compelling analysis – which, so far as I am aware, no-one has yet succeeded in challenging successfully – relates to the use, or as he would have it, the inveterate misuse of the rubric attached to judgments in such cases.’
Financial Remedies Journal, 8th January 2024
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
‘A pilot scheme to allow journalists and legal bloggers to report cases from three family courts in England and Wales is to be extended to almost half of the courts in the countries.’
BBC News, 12th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A High Court judge has said there was no “legitimate reason” to anonymise civil servants in a judgment concerning the parole of a rapist who has spent 41 years in prison. Declining a request to redact the names of junior civil servants, the Honourable Justice Fordham said nobody would be imperilled by his decision.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th January 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Law reform charity Justice has intervened on what it called a “principle of open justice”, to allege the Government wanted blanket anonymity for civil servants deemed ‘junior’ in documents disclosed in judicial review proceedings.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Dispute Resolution analysis: An appeal court has confirmed that a ‘person unknown’ who refused to identify himself during proceedings for breach of copyright was debarred from challenging a bill of costs in detailed assessment proceedings unless he identified himself.’
Gatehouse Chambers, 4th October 2023
Source: gatehouselaw.co.uk
‘People who donate sperm, eggs and embryos to help others have children will lose the right to anonymity from the moment the child is born, under proposed changes to UK fertility law.’
The Guardian, 14th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Metropolitan police officer charged with murder after Chris Kaba was shot dead can be named by the media, a judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 30th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Changes to anonymity law mean people can apply to discover donor’s name, date of birth and address.’
The Guardian, 19th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The absence of a specific procedure rule requiring a paying party’s name and address in costs assessment proceedings does not permit the party to conceal their identity from the court, an appeal judge has ruled.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Open Justice Today Commonwealth Judges and Magistrates Conference 2023.’
Courts & Tribunals Judiciary, 11th September 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘The trial of Lucy Letby was conducted amid levels of press secrecy for victims and witnesses rarely seen outside proceedings involving matters of national security.’
The Guardian, 18th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘This case has also revealed inconsistencies within and between a key practice direction and recently updated rules of court, and differences of approach between senior High Court judges. In these circumstances, it seems difficult to expect ordinary mortals to follow and understand the law, the key purpose of which is to prevent criminal penalties (including imprisonment) being imposed against someone in secret. It is particularly difficult because, as we discovered, the relevant rules and practice directions are not at all easy to find.’
Transparency Project, 1st August 2023
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
‘The High Court has ruled that magistrates and a legal adviser involved in decisions on the care of a murdered child, Finley Boden, can be named by the media.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th July 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘There has been a spate of recent cases where professionals involved as respondents in disciplinary proceedings have sought anonymity orders in their favour. Helen Evans KC and Richard O’Brien explore whether a divide is emerging between the approach adopted by courts compared with tribunals. They also look some of the practical pitfalls of anonymity orders protecting respondents, as well as considering the position of witnesses and other third parties.’
4 New Square, July 2023
Source: www.4newsquare.com
‘The decision in EBK v DLO [2023] EWHC 1074 (Fam) was reported in the local press as “Royal marine fails in contempt proceedings against ex-partner”. The case involved a lengthy history of disputes over contact, allegations of domestic abuse, employment sanctions, and defamation actions taken against the police and Cafcass. Here, we look at important points on transparency that emerged.’
Transparency Project, 6th June 2023
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
‘A review of the family court reporting pilot carried out by the Transparency Implementation Group (TIG) has highlighted “issues that require guidance”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 5th June 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘There are two matters of interest in this unusual judgment by Mr Justice Mostyn in respect of a claim for judicial review brought by a teenager against a local authority, originally published on The National Archives as TT v Essex County Council [2023] EWHC 721 (Fam) but replaced as [2023] EWHC 826 (Admin).’
Transparency Project, 10th April 2023
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
‘Amidst the attention being paid to the courts in the Reporting Pilot, especially the series of broadcasts on the BBC Today programme by Sanchia Berg recently, other outputs from the President’s Transparency Implementation Group (TIG) have been slowly emerging.’
Transparency Project, 31st March 2023
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
‘Journalists will be able to report on family court proceedings for the first time as part of a new pilot in a “big cultural change” to the Family Division. The hope is that the Transparency Reporting Pilot, to be conducted at three courts, will improve transparency and accountability.’
Law Society's Gazette, 19th January 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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