Galloway v Ali-Khan [2018] EWHC 780 (QB) (22 March 2018)

Ms Khan, having had ample notice, opportunity for legal advice, and understanding of the undertakings, admitted all 26 breaches; the court found her guilty of contempt in each respect, with procedural and fairness requirements satisfied.

Citation: [2018] EWHC 780
Parties: Applicant/defendant: George Galloway; Respondent/claimant: Aisha Ali-Khan
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 22 March 2018
Procedural Posture: Contempt of Court Application / Determination of Liability for Contempt; Adjournment for Penalty
Outcome: Ms Khan found guilty of contempt of court in 26 respects; penalty adjourned.
Legal Topics: Breach of Undertaking, Committal Proceedings, Procedural Fairness, Legal Representation, Sanctions for Contempt

Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Breach of Undertaking Committal Proceedings Procedural Fairness Legal Representation Sanctions for Contempt

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Parties

George Galloway

Applicant/defendant

Aisha Ali-Khan

Respondent/claimant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Determination of Liability for Contempt; Adjournment for Penalty

Legal Issues

1 Whether respondent breached undertakings given to the court
2 Whether procedural requirements for committal were satisfied
3 Whether it was fair to proceed in absence of respondent's legal representation

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Ms Khan found guilty of contempt of court in 26 respects; penalty adjourned.

Orders

Application for contempt granted; respondent found guilty on all 26 counts.
Question of penalty adjourned to allow respondent to obtain medical evidence and legal representation.