Privacy and Disclosure in Family Proceedings

Given the often highly contentious and emotive nature of Family proceedings, the media are often interested in reporting these matters. It is therefore important that you understand your client's rights in relation to privacy and disclosure:

• When are press representatives able to attend family hearings?
• In what circumstances can media presence be excluded in family proceedings?
• What can be reported or published about a family case and reporting restrictions?
• Disclosure between different family proceedings and between criminal and family proceedings
• Disclosure to third parties

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