In the public eye
Emma Holland, Jenny Duggan and Judith Swinhoe-Standen consider privacy and open justice in England and Wales and offshore jurisdictions
Key points
What is the issue?
The inherently private nature of cases concerning trusts can be difficult to reconcile with the default position that justice should be conducted openly in the courts.
What does it mean for me?
Privacy issues are likely to be of real importance to any matter before the courts concerning trusts and it is therefore helpful to be aware of factors that the courts may take into account.
What can I take away?
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