In response to accusations that the family courts lack transparency, theGovernment is reviewing how the system communicates with those involvedin proceedings, as well as wider society.
A previous consultation, called Confidence and Confidentiality:Improving Transparency and Privacy in Family Courts mooted the idea ofgiving the media an automatic right to access.
This latest consultation, however proposes continued limits on mediainvolvement. It emphasises a better flow of information for thoseinvolved in proceedings. Proposals also include providing an anonymisedtranscript of proceedings where there is a public interest.
www.justice.gov.uk/publications/cp1007.htm
Closing date 1 October- For a roundup of consultations taking placeacross England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the UK, visitwww.children now.co.uk/consultations.
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