The in camera rule means that people taking part in family law proceedings cannot be identified. It’s to protect the privacy of families, particularly important when there are children involved. However, there have been complaints that the current implementation of the rule means that it has sometimes eroded transparency in how the legal system works. Jerry spoke to Dr Aisling Parkes who’s a senior lecturer in law at UCC. She’s the co-author of the report, Review of the Operation of the In Camera Rule in Family Law Proceedings. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan says there will be reform.
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