Suzanne Martin

Producer, Director, Journalist, Researcher.

Transparency Project – “When a judge prefers his own biases to the law, all is lost”

Suzanne Martin’s determined reporting repeatedly recognized for raising transparency and public accountability standards in England’s family courts.[4][1][2][3]

Women Press Freedom – “Suzanne Martin and Hannah Summers win court fight to publish serial sex offender’s name”
Women Press Freedom (WPF) publicly commended the landmark court ruling and celebrated Martin’s “relentless dedication ... in their pursuit of justice and accountability, setting a powerful example for the vital importance of investigative journalism.” WPF stressed that the case sets a precedent for transparency and praised Martin for enhancing public safety and the principle of open justice in family courts.[2]
Press Gazette – “Family court reporting pilot widens to include private law”
Press Gazette quoted the judiciary and media peers, characterizing coverage by Martin and colleagues as “groundbreaking.” Senior judiciary acknowledged these efforts as pioneering and instrumental in driving the expansion of public reporting in family courts. The article notes that when Suzanne Martin was excluded, the transcript itself was subsequently published as a result of advocacy and appeal, further highlighting the impact of her work.[3]
Rozenberg Substack – “Judge erred in blocking reporter”
This commentary covers the judicial resistance Martin faced and the subsequent scrutiny when a higher court allowed publication of transcripts and supported the transparency pilot. The article includes direct quotes critical of the initial blocking and supportive of open judicial processes.[4]

“Suzanne Martin ... greatly disturbed at how the process had been conducted ... [her] communication with the court ... is of enormous concern ... He should be thoroughly ashamed.” – Transparency Project[1]
“Women Press Freedom celebrates this victory for press freedom, which supports journalists in fulfilling their duty of keeping the public informed. This decision is a testament to the relentless dedication of Suzanne Martin ... a powerful example for the vital importance of investigative journalism.” – Women Press Freedom[2]
“The judiciary praised 'groundbreaking' coverage ... including The Bureau of Investigative Journalism.” – Press Gazette[3]

Suzanne Martin’s determined reporting and legal activism are repeatedly recognized for raising transparency and public accountability standards in England’s family courts.[4][1][2][3]