
Family proceedings held in county courts and the High Court will be open to the media from April 27, Justice Minister Jack Straw announced today.
But journalists who wish to attend such hearings will be required to produce a valid UK Press Card to gain admission, the justice ministry said.
Accredited media would be able to attend all levels of family courts under the reform, which removes the existing inconsistency of access between magistrates’ courts and the county and High Courts.
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