[2013] EWHC 1365 (QB)

[2013] EWHC 1365 (QB)

The period Mr. Edwards has been detained is sufficient to meet the penal element of the committal order. The court is satisfied that exposing Mr. Edwards to the risk of further imprisonment in the event of future breaches is the best way to secure compliance. Accordingly, the application to purge contempt and release Mr. Edwards is granted, with costs assessed against him.

Parties
Claimant/respondent: Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming Limited; Defendant/applicant: Terence Edwards
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 April 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Contempt of Court Application / Application to Purge Contempt and for Release From Prison
Outcome
Application to purge contempt granted; Mr. Edwards released from prison; costs awarded against Mr. Edwards.
Legal Topics
Committal for Contempt, Suspended Committal Orders, Purging Contempt, Costs Assessment
Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Committal for Contempt Suspended Committal Orders Purging Contempt Costs Assessment

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Parties

Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming Limited

Claimant/respondent

Terence Edwards

Defendant/applicant

Procedural Posture

Civil Contempt of Court Application / Application to Purge Contempt and for Release From Prison

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr. Edwards has purged his contempt and should be released from prison
  2. 2 Appropriate assessment of costs for the application

Ratio Decidendi

The period Mr. Edwards has been detained is sufficient to meet the penal element of the committal order. The court is satisfied that exposing Mr. Edwards to the risk of further imprisonment in the event of future breaches is the best way to secure compliance. Accordingly, the application to purge contempt and release Mr. Edwards is granted, with costs assessed against him.

Court Disposition

Application to purge contempt granted; Mr. Edwards released from prison; costs awarded against Mr. Edwards.

Orders

  • Mr. Edwards is released from prison, having purged his contempt.
  • Mr. Edwards to pay the claimant's costs of the application, summarily assessed at £4,800.