Independent in High Court to challenge closed court cases
October 6th, 2009Posted by Judith Townend in Editors' pick, Legal, Newspapers
The Independent reports how its group, Independent News & Media (INM), supported by other media organisations, is currently challenging private hearings for certain cases.
“The cases involve vulnerable people incapable of managing their own affairs, including brain-damaged soldiers, people with Alzheimer’s disease and others lacking mental capacity.
“In a test case before the High Court in London, this newspaper argued that such matters should not be decided in secret by the newly created Court of Public Protection.”
This latest challenge follows the opening up of the family courts earlier this year.
The case will continue at the High Court today.
Independent story at this link…
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