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A UNION has raised concerns about a pilot scheme allowing journalists to report on family court proceedings for the first time.
The 12-month pilot, due to be rolled out in Leeds, Cardiff and Carlisle from the end of January, will allow accredited journalists to report on cases providing they protect the anonymity of families.
Up until now, reporters have been able to observe hearings but could only report on details allowed by the judge.
In the face of funding cuts, closures and a shift into women’s centres providing criminal justice-only services rather than a holistic approach, RUTH HUNT urges women to protect existing resources, volunteer and build new networks of support
IAN LAWRENCE welcomes the government sentencing review but warns past experience shows such words rarely translate into meaningful action
