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Open justice principle – where are the lines drawn in family proceedings?

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Date:14 JAN 2026
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Jemimah Hendrick, Barrister

Charlotte Image-Flower, Solicitor

This article analyses the Court of Appeal’s judgment of Re HMP on the application of the Open Justice Principle in the Family Justice System in light of the new rules on transparency and its wider implications on reporting on family proceedings.  It is a must read for practitioners and judiciary alike when looking at where the boundaries are for allowing disclosure and reporting of family proceedings. 

The full article has published in the January issue of Family Law.  Find out more or request a free 1-week trial of Family Law journal. Please quote: 100482

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