DD v EE

Court

In the High Court of Justice Family Division

Practice Areas

International Children Law

The High Court has handed down an interim judgment in this case, giving guidance on the use of transparency orders in child abduction proceedings concerning children who cannot be located within England and Wales using conventional means. 

The court held that, whilst orders permitting the publication of the names and photographs of the adult parties to the proceedings are likely to remain rare, they could and might be used in circumstances where the risks to the children and the need to locate them justifies limited and focused publicity.

The court held that this case is a “...positive reminder of the working co-operation between the Press and the court and the possibility of using all possible avenues, including publishing details in the press to locate children believed to be at risk and to take steps to protect them.”

To read the full judgment click here.