A recent ruling allowing the media to be present at the majority of private family hearings has caused a surge of reaction. Ashley Palminteri reports on the impact this will have on lawyers and their clients
Since 27 April 2009, the media has been allowed to attend the majority of private family hearings. The changes arise from The Family Proceedings Rules 2009 and The Family Proceedings Courts Rules 2009; the former relating to the County Court and High Court and the latter, the Magistrates Court. It would be an understatement to say that there has been a mixed reaction to these rules.
