Niamh Fegan Instructed in Case Concerning Alleged Abuse on Married at First Sight

Led by Dr. Charlotte Proudman of Proudman’s, Niamh Fegan is instructed as junior counsel to represent the individual depicted as “Lizzie” in the BBC’s recent Panorama programme about alleged serious sexual abuse on the reality show Married at First Sight.

Niamh has a multi-disciplinary practice with a particular focus on representing vulnerable individuals. She is passionate about advocating for those left powerless by systemic failures and injustice.

The Panorama Programme can be viewed here.

Guardian coverage:

• https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/18/women-allege-they-were-raped-during-filming-married-at-first-sight-uk
• https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/19/married-at-first-sight-rape-allegations-spotlight-welfare-contestants

The Independent coverage:

• https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/married-at-first-sight-mafs-uk-rape-allegations-channel-4-b2980124.html

Sky News coverage:

• https://news.sky.com/story/serious-concerns-raised-by-mps-after-rape-allegations-on-married-at-first-sight-uk-13546176

BBC coverage:

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8pz1k4r2lo
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c172x2vkxl5o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62xv7n4xwdo

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Related barristers: Niamh Fegan

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Related practice areas: Civil

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