PMC and Anonymity Orders: Underlying Principles and Guidance for Applications

The Court of Appeal’s decision in PMC v Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board [2025] EWCA Civ 1126 has become essential reading for anyone dealing with anonymity order applications. In this Dekinar, Linda Nelson and Lucy Lodewyke will examine the judgment’s key principles and the practical guidance it provides for practitioners.

The session will begin with an exploration of the legal framework and the development of the law governing anonymity orders, drawing on the Court’s comprehensive review of the authorities, and will then examine the judgment’s practical guidance on making and resisting applications, highlighting the key considerations, common pitfalls, and lessons for practitioners.

Whether you regularly deal with anonymity orders or are seeking a clearer understanding of this evolving area, this Dekinar will provide valuable insight into the principles underpinning applications and the guidance now available following PMC.

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The slides are available here.