Family courts across England and Wales are to open up access to the media for the first time, Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced. However, many cases will remain unreportable. Read more here
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Press granted family court access
Family courts across England and Wales are to open up access to the media for the first time, Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced. However, many cases will remain unreportable. Read more here
27 Apr 09
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