House of Commons briefing paper published on transparency in the family court
Useful summary produced of current rules and history of reform
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper which considers transparency in the family court, including communication of information and media attendance, and background on recent changes in this area.
This concise briefing paper considers the issue of confidentiality and openness in the family court, including:
- an explanation of the new family court;
- the current rules on transparency, including communication of information, media attendance and the publication of judgments, as well as the rules on contempt of court;
- a history of recent changes to the transparency of the family courts,including the recent direction on the publication of judgments, and consultation on further measures to improve transparency by the President of the Family Division, Sir James Munby.
The briefing paper can be accessed here.
27/9/15