Transparency in court: understanding press attendance in family court proceedings
How media attendance works in family court and what it means for privacy
Welcome to the fourth episode of season two of our family law podcast series.
In this episode, family partner Hannah Field is joined by divorce consultant Rhiannon Ford to discuss transparency in family court and the role of the press. They explore how open justice operates in family proceedings, when journalists may attend hearings, and how reporting is managed alongside the need to protect children and vulnerable parties.
In this podcast we cover:
- the principle of open justice in family court
- when journalists can attend hearings
- how reporting restrictions and anonymisation work
- how often media attendance occurs in practice
- when the court may limit press access
- alternatives to court such as private hearings and arbitration
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Family law podcast series
Russell-Cooke brings together experts in family law, Hannah Field, and divorce consultant & coach, Rhiannon Ford, to offer practical help and emotional support to individuals grappling with divorce or separation.
About Hannah
Hannah is a partner and head of the family law team in Kingston. She advises on a broad range of family law issues including divorce, matrimonial finances, cohabitation disputes, pre and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence orders including non-molestation and occupation orders as well as private law disputes relating to children including leave to remove children from this jurisdiction.
About Rhiannon
Rhiannon is a former family lawyer turned divorce coach who regularly works with the family law team at Russell-Cooke when they are advising clients on their divorce.
Get in touch
If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our family and children solicitors by email, by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7520 or complete our enquiry form.