Aksahin v London Borough of Enfield [2026] EWCA Civ 231 (06 March 2026)

Aksahin v London Borough of Enfield [2026] EWCA Civ 231 (06 March 2026)

The appellant was found to have participated in a breach of the injunction as a passenger with knowledge of the order, and the judge was entitled to find liability and impose costs; there was no procedural unfairness or error in the application of the law.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Civ 231
Parties
Appellant/defendant: Muhammad Aksahin; Respondent/claimant: London Borough of Enfield
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breach of Injunction, Anti Social Behaviour, Car Cruising, Contempt of Court, Procedural Fairness, Costs Orders
Civil Contempt Injunctions Public Order Breach of Injunction Anti Social Behaviour Car Cruising Contempt of Court Procedural Fairness +1 more

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Parties

Muhammad Aksahin

Appellant/defendant

London Borough of Enfield

Respondent/claimant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant participated in a breach of the anti-car cruising injunction
  2. 2 Whether the appellant had knowledge of the injunction
  3. 3 Whether the legal test for breach was correctly applied

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was found to have participated in a breach of the injunction as a passenger with knowledge of the order, and the judge was entitled to find liability and impose costs; there was no procedural unfairness or error in the application of the law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Suspended committal order for 14 days (now lapsed)
  • Costs order of £5,170.50 payable at £100 per month