Judge erred in blocking reporter

But High Court then publishes full transcript of private family hearing

A circuit judge has said he is “not supportive” of moves to open the family courts to media scrutiny. That policy is not only endorsed by the most senior family judges in England and Wales; it has also been enshrined in law for nearly 15 years.

In remarks that he clearly did not expect to see published, HH Judge Haigh said:

If you want to know my view on …