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The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper looking at the issue of confidentiality and openness in the family court.
The paper provides background on the introduction of the new Family Court, the current rules on transparency and the recent history of changes in this area.
The current rules on transparency focus on communication of information and media attendance, the publication of judgments, and rules on contempt of court.