7 February 2025
Nick Gova featured in The Times on family court transparency
Family Partner Nick Gova has been featured in The Times, in both the online and print editions, commenting on family court transparency and how the new rules need to strike a balance between judicial security and open justice.
The article looks at the recent case of Sara Sharif, where the judge was eventually named. Some judges have linked increased scrutiny in the courts to rising security threats.
In his robust response, Nick says:
“What is the big secret? There must be a level of openness about these types of proceedings, especially given the impact they have on families throughout the country every day.”
Nick advocates for transparency in family proceedings, stressing the need for judges to be accountable for their decisions. For those apprehensive about privacy, he points out that there are alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration that offer viable solutions outside the courtroom.
Read Nick’s comments in The Times
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