Family court reporting pilot scheme to begin in England and Wales

Journalists will be able to report on proceedings provided they protect anonymity of families involved

Journalists will be able to report what they see and hear in the family courts in three locations in England and Wales from next week as part of a long-awaited pilot to improve transparency in the justice system.

Currently reporters may attend hearings that are closed to the public but can only publish details of what they observe if the judge agrees to vary the automatic reporting restrictions in place to protect the privacy of children.