Galloway v Ali-Khan

Galloway v Ali-Khan

Ms Khan was aware of the undertakings, had ample notice and opportunity to seek legal advice, and unequivocally admitted all 26 breaches; the court is satisfied that procedural and fairness requirements have been met and finds her guilty of contempt in each respect.

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 / Judgment on Liability and Adjournment for Penalty
Outcome
Respondent found guilty of contempt of court on all 26 counts; penalty adjourned.
Legal Topics
Breach of Undertaking, Committal Proceedings, Procedural Fairness
Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Breach of Undertaking Committal Proceedings Procedural Fairness

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Parties

George Galloway

Applicant/defendant

Aisha Ali-Khan

Respondent/claimant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Judgment on Liability and Adjournment for Penalty

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached undertakings given to the court
  2. 2 Whether procedural requirements for committal were satisfied
  3. 3 Whether it is fair to proceed against an unrepresented respondent

Ratio Decidendi

Ms Khan was aware of the undertakings, had ample notice and opportunity to seek legal advice, and unequivocally admitted all 26 breaches; the court is satisfied that procedural and fairness requirements have been met and finds her guilty of contempt in each respect.

Court Disposition

Respondent found guilty of contempt of court on all 26 counts; penalty adjourned.

Orders

  • Application for committal granted as to liability.
  • Question of penalty adjourned to allow respondent to obtain medical evidence and legal representation.