# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 14.14: Communication of information relating to proceedings


For the purposes of the law relating to contempt of court, information (whether or not it is recorded in any form) relating to proceedings held in private may be communicated—
(a) where the court gives permission , including as provided for under rule 14.14A;
(b) unless the court directs otherwise, in accordance with Practice Direction 14E; or
(c) where the communication is to—
(i) a party;
(ii) the legal representative of a party;
(iii) a professional legal adviser;
(iv) an officer of the service or a Welsh family proceedings officer;
(v) a welfare officer;
(vi) the Director of Legal Aid Casework (within the meaning of section 4 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012);
(vii) an expert whose instruction by a party has been authorised by the court for the purposes of the proceedings; or
(viii) a professional acting in furtherance of the protection of children.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/14.14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-14.14
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