The article is written by Laura Williams of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the January 2026 issue of Family Law.
It is not unusual for witnesses to give evidence from abroad in family cases. In this article, Laura Williams considers the following questions, and more:
- Do any procedural rules apply?
- If so, what are they?
- What practical problems might arise with witnesses giving evidence by video link and how can they be addressed?
This article provides a compact guide to the issues and looks at a recent High Court decision which provides much-needed clarity on the correct approach.
The full article is published in LexisNexis’ Family Law.
About Laura Williams
Laura Williams, a barrister in the Garden Court Family Law Team, specialises in public family law cases representing all parties in care proceedings, deprivation of liberty, secure accommodation and adoption. Laura has experience of care proceedings with an international element, including placement outside the jurisdiction and the potential transfer of proceedings under Articles 8 and 9 of the 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention.
