The family courts operate behind closed doors, but should they? The issue of transparency in family proceedings has sparked heated debate among legal professionals, journalists, and campaigners. While privacy is essential to protect vulnerable children and families, there are increasing concerns that secrecy allows failings to go unchallenged.

In this episode, Lisa and Claudia sit down with Louise Tickle, a leading journalist pushing for greater openness in the family courts, to discuss:

• Why transparency matters – and the risks of too much secrecy
• The Sara Sharif case and what it reveals about family court failures
• The impact of reporting restrictions on justice and accountability
• How recent court rulings & pilot schemes are changing the system
• What reforms are needed to balance privacy with public interest

Reference to previous episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IpU8f1FPLsIdcC38N7rxO?si=17a6d29e4ae64afc

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