London Borough of Croydon v Dodsworth & Ors

London Borough of Croydon v Dodsworth & Ors

The court found that the claimant was likely to establish that publication of the confidential information should not be allowed, as the information was confidential, imparted in circumstances importing an obligation of confidence, and unauthorised disclosure was threatened. The public interest and freedom of expression did not justify disclosure in this case.

Parties
Claimant: London Borough of Croydon; First Defendant: Mia Dodsworth; Second Defendant: Devika Pauline Lambert; Third Defendant: Changing Lives Now Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Injunction Application / Hearing for Continuation of Interim Injunction
Outcome
Injunction continued
Legal Topics
Injunctions, Freedom of Expression, Safeguarding, Public Interest Disclosure
Confidentiality Education Law Human Rights Injunctions Freedom of Expression Safeguarding Public Interest Disclosure

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Parties

London Borough of Croydon

Claimant

Mia Dodsworth

First Defendant

Devika Pauline Lambert

Second Defendant

Changing Lives Now Limited

Third Defendant

Procedural Posture

Injunction Application / Hearing for Continuation of Interim Injunction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an injunction restraining disclosure of confidential information should be continued against the defendants
  2. 2 Whether the public interest or freedom of expression justifies disclosure of the confidential information

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the claimant was likely to establish that publication of the confidential information should not be allowed, as the information was confidential, imparted in circumstances importing an obligation of confidence, and unauthorised disclosure was threatened. The public interest and freedom of expression did not justify disclosure in this case.

Court Disposition

Injunction continued

Orders

  • The defendants are prohibited from using, publishing, communicating, or disclosing the confidential information as defined in the order, subject to exceptions for information that comes into the public domain and the right to apply for variation or discharge of the order.