Contempt of Court

Articles

Clarifying contempt of court

Helen Evans KC of 4 New Square explains what’s been happening with contempt of court applications arising out of litigation misconduct, and how the Law Commission’s consultation may affect the position in future

Tribunal dismisses contempt application against Potto Parish Council

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a contempt application against Potto Parish Council regarding a Freedom of Information request

High Court addresses contempt in Tonstate Group fraud case

High Court finds Gil Wojakowski in contempt for failing to comply with an order related to a significant fraud case

Devon and Cornwall Police vs Shorthouse

The County Court at Plymouth sentenced Patricia Shorthouse for multiple breaches of an anti-social behaviour injunction

Clarion housing association limited vs John Clifford

Clarion Housing Association pursued legal action against John Clifford for repeated breaches of a civil injunction

Cryptocurrency trader's contempt appeal leads to reduced sentence

Court of Appeal reduces cryptocurrency trader's prison sentence for contempt of court involving undisclosed Bitcoin assets

Derbyshire County Council seeks committal for contempt

Court of Protection sentences James Grundy for contempt after repeated breaches of an injunction

Father's Contempt of Court Appeal Dismissed

Court of Appeal upholds contempt of court ruling against father for failing to return his child to the UK