Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 16 December 2008. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Family Justice.
Family Justice
No, the press would not be allowed to report witnesses' names, because they are parties to the proceedings. The situation is different for expert witnesses, but with that exception, the identity of witnesses will be protected. I have yet to see the letter from the hon. Gentleman, but although there may be rare cases where there is concern about the operation of the family courts, such occasions are few and far between.
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- Children Disclosure of information Data protection Civil proceedings Family law Family proceedings Protection Press Media
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