G (A Child), Re

G (A Child), Re

Mr Dixon's breach of the passport order was admitted and constituted contempt of court, but due to mitigation and apology, a custodial sentence was imposed and suspended. The committal application was withdrawn due to procedural flaws and ambiguity in the orders.

Parties
Applicant: B; First Respondent: M; Second Respondent: G (by her children’s guardian); Third Respondent: John Lewis Dixon
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Family Law Inherent Jurisdiction / Wardship / Judgment Following Committal Application and Breach of Passport Order
Outcome
Mr Dixon sentenced to two months' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; committal application withdrawn; passport order discharged; Mr Dixon to give 14 days' notice before any travel abroad.
Legal Topics
Wardship, Contact Orders, Passport Orders, Committal Proceedings, Breach of Court Orders
Family Law Child Welfare Contempt of Court Wardship Contact Orders Passport Orders Committal Proceedings Breach of Court Orders

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Parties

B

Applicant

M

First Respondent

G (by her children’s guardian)

Second Respondent

John Lewis Dixon

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Inherent Jurisdiction / Wardship / Judgment Following Committal Application and Breach of Passport Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Dixon breached court orders and is in contempt
  2. 2 Whether passport orders were lawfully made and breached
  3. 3 Procedural validity of committal application

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Dixon's breach of the passport order was admitted and constituted contempt of court, but due to mitigation and apology, a custodial sentence was imposed and suspended. The committal application was withdrawn due to procedural flaws and ambiguity in the orders.

Court Disposition

Mr Dixon sentenced to two months' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; committal application withdrawn; passport order discharged; Mr Dixon to give 14 days' notice before any travel abroad.

Orders

  • Two months' imprisonment for Mr Dixon, suspended for 12 months
  • Passport order discharged