Bromford Housing Association Ltd v Alessandra Warwick

Given the seriousness and number of breaches, a custodial sentence is warranted, but the sentence is reduced and suspended due to time spent on remand and other mitigating factors.

Parties: Claimant: Bromford Housing Association Ltd; Defendant: Alessandra Warwick
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 30 August 2024
Procedural Posture: Civil / Sentencing After Finding of Contempt
Outcome: suspended custodial sentence imposed for contempt of court
Legal Topics: Breach of Injunction, Contempt of Court, Sentencing

Civil Procedure Housing Law Breach of Injunction Contempt of Court Sentencing

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Parties

Bromford Housing Association Ltd

Claimant

Alessandra Warwick

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Sentencing After Finding of Contempt

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for 18 breaches of injunction
2 Consideration of time spent on remand
3 Whether to impose immediate custody or suspend sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and number of breaches, a custodial sentence is warranted, but the sentence is reduced and suspended due to time spent on remand and other mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

suspended custodial sentence imposed for contempt of court

Orders

Two months' imprisonment imposed, reduced to one month for time on remand, suspended for six months, to run concurrently on all 18 breaches.
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