A new pilot scheme that will allow journalists to report on proceedings in family court for the first time has launched in England & Wales.

The pilot, which began at Leeds, Carlisle and Cardiff courts on 30 January, allows reporting on certain applications and private law cases.

Documents such as skeleton arguments, case outlines and position statements will also be released to the press.

The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, said the pilot scheme marked th...