Douglas v The Ministry of Justice

Douglas v The Ministry of Justice

Leroy Douglas has persistently issued claims and applications which are totally without merit, causing significant waste of court resources, and only a General Civil Restraint Order is sufficient to prevent further abuse.

Parties
Claimant/respondent: Leroy Douglas; Defendant/applicant: The Ministry of Justice
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Application for General Civil Restraint Order / Judgment on Application
Outcome
General Civil Restraint Order granted against Leroy Douglas.
Legal Topics
Civil Restraint Orders, Vexatious Litigation, Abuse of Process
Civil Procedure Civil Restraint Orders Vexatious Litigation Abuse of Process

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Parties

Leroy Douglas

Claimant/respondent

The Ministry of Justice

Defendant/applicant

Procedural Posture

Application for General Civil Restraint Order / Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Leroy Douglas has persistently issued claims or made applications totally without merit justifying a General Civil Restraint Order
  2. 2 Whether an Extended Civil Restraint Order would be sufficient or appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Leroy Douglas has persistently issued claims and applications which are totally without merit, causing significant waste of court resources, and only a General Civil Restraint Order is sufficient to prevent further abuse.

Court Disposition

General Civil Restraint Order granted against Leroy Douglas.

Orders

  • Leroy Douglas is restrained from issuing any claim or making any application in any court without first obtaining permission from a judge identified in the order.