A Father v A Mother & Anor

A Father v A Mother & Anor

Reporting of the proceedings is permitted, subject to strict anonymisation of the child and family members. The names of individual Cafcass Guardians and police officers may not be reported at this stage, as the potential harm to their private and family life outweighs the benefit of naming them. The name of the state (TRNC) may be reported due to its public importance. The template transparency order is adapted accordingly. These are interim conclusions, subject to further argument.

Parties
Applicant: A Father; 1st Respondent: A Mother; 2nd Respondent: A (a minor, by her Guardian); Applicant (journalist): Suzanne Martin; Applicant (journalist): Simon Israel; Applicant (journalist): Hannah Summers
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Family Law Wardship and Child Abduction / Application for Transparency/reporting Order
Outcome
Application for transparency/reporting order granted in part, with modifications.
Legal Topics
Wardship, Child Abduction, Transparency Orders, Reporting Restrictions, Anonymity, Freedom of Expression, Privacy
Family Law Media Law Human Rights Wardship Child Abduction Transparency Orders Reporting Restrictions Anonymity +2 more

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Parties

A Father

Applicant

A Mother

1st Respondent

A (a minor, by her Guardian)

2nd Respondent

Suzanne Martin

Applicant (journalist)

Simon Israel

Applicant (journalist)

Hannah Summers

Applicant (journalist)

Procedural Posture

Family Law Wardship and Child Abduction / Application for Transparency/reporting Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to permit reporting of private family law proceedings involving a child abduction to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)
  2. 2 Extent and terms of anonymisation and reporting restrictions, including naming of professionals involved

Ratio Decidendi

Reporting of the proceedings is permitted, subject to strict anonymisation of the child and family members. The names of individual Cafcass Guardians and police officers may not be reported at this stage, as the potential harm to their private and family life outweighs the benefit of naming them. The name of the state (TRNC) may be reported due to its public importance. The template transparency order is adapted accordingly. These are interim conclusions, subject to further argument.

Court Disposition

Application for transparency/reporting order granted in part, with modifications.

Orders

  • Reporting of the proceedings is permitted, subject to anonymisation of the child and family members.
  • The name of the state (TRNC) may be reported.