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Mojo - could you or anyone else clarify what restrictions the courts place on people as a general rule. I'm not talking about specific orders that are made against people as a one-off.
What are you allowed to discuss? Whether you're allowed to discuss things that happen in court after the proceedings are over? What if those things are with people external to the court (for example with the police, MP's etc). Would I be allowed to discuss these things privately with one individual rather than on a public forum?
I understand the reasoning behind not revealing people's names, especially children. That makes perfect sense.
You can let the police see any court order, I believe, and I think that goes the same for an MP. Otherwise, it's very limited what you can tell people - they have to have an interest in the child, so you could show the relevant part of an order to a school.
Otherwise, it's simply safest not to do so, certainly until after a case is concluded.
So once the case is concluded there are no restrictions on what you discuss in public. Bear in mind that comments were made by a judge that were illegal and put children at further risk of harm.
you should try keep the case a bit general. no point in naming judges or cafcass officers/children. these things will make you very bitter. you have to let go of this or it will just consume you.
Bill I appreciate your concern. I think you need to hear the rest of the story before you decide I should let go of it. I'll issue my appeal and go from there.
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