‘The guidance has been issued because the courts are, on an increasingly frequent basis, being asked to consider recordings, which are made without the knowledge of the other parent, the child(ren) or professionals, as evidence within family proceedings. The lack of guidance hitherto has meant that there has been an inconsistent approach to the issue which it is hoped this guidance will remedy. It is also hoped that agencies may develop policies on overt recording that will obviate the perceived need for covert recordings of professionals.’
Becket Chambers, 23rd May 2025
Source: becket-chambers.co.uk
