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

Ms Khan had clear notice of the allegations, ample opportunity to seek legal advice, and unequivocally admitted all 26 breaches; procedural and fairness requirements were satisfied, justifying a finding of contempt on her admissions.

Citation: [2018] EWHC 780 (QB)
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 for further submissions and evidence.
Legal Topics: Breach of Undertaking, Committal Proceedings, Procedural Fairness, Legal Representation

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

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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 the respondent committed contempt of court by breaching undertakings
2 Whether procedural requirements for committal were satisfied
3 Whether it was fair to proceed in absence of legal representation

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Ms Khan found guilty of contempt of court in 26 respects; penalty adjourned for further submissions and evidence.

Orders

Application for finding of contempt granted on admissions.
Adjournment of penalty hearing to allow respondent to obtain legal advice and medical evidence.