FPR r 27.10 provides a clear starting point or presumption, which should not be derogated from unless there was a compelling reason, that ancillary relief proceedings should be heard in private. Whilst media may be allowed to attend, such proceedings covered any very private details of the parties’ lives.
Judges:
Mostyn J
Citations:
[2015] EWHC 2621 (Fam), [2016] 2 FLR 552, [2015] Fam Law 1474, [2016] 1 WLR 1259, [2015] WLR(D) 391
Links:
Statutes:
Family Proceedings Rules 27.10
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Family, Media
Updated: 28 June 2022; Ref: scu.552775