The Public Institution for Social Security v Banque Pictet & Cie SA & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 368 (22 March 2022)

The Public Institution for Social Security v Banque Pictet & Cie SA & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 368 (22 March 2022)

There was a clear breach of the embargo, but the responsible party could not be identified. Mr Oliver's inadvertent breach was self-contained and did not result in public dissemination. No further steps or contempt proceedings are warranted beyond publication of this judgment.

Citation
[2022] EWCA Civ 368
Parties
Appellant/claimant: The Public Institution for Social Security; Respondents/defendants: Banque Pictet & Cie SA & Others; Defendant/respondent: Mr Bertherat; Main Defendant (not Party to Appeal): Mr Al-Rajaan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 March 2022
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Post Judgment, Investigation of Embargo Breach
Outcome
No further action; judgment published to highlight breaches and guidance.
Legal Topics
Breach of Court Embargo, Confidentiality of Draft Judgments, Self Reporting of Breaches
Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Breach of Court Embargo Confidentiality of Draft Judgments Self Reporting of Breaches

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Parties

The Public Institution for Social Security

Appellant/claimant

Banque Pictet & Cie SA & Others

Respondents/defendants

Mr Bertherat

Defendant/respondent

Mr Al-Rajaan

Main Defendant (not Party to Appeal)

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Post Judgment, Investigation of Embargo Breach

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a breach of the court embargo on draft judgment disclosure
  2. 2 Whether further steps or contempt proceedings should be initiated for the breach

Ratio Decidendi

There was a clear breach of the embargo, but the responsible party could not be identified. Mr Oliver's inadvertent breach was self-contained and did not result in public dissemination. No further steps or contempt proceedings are warranted beyond publication of this judgment.

Court Disposition

No further action; judgment published to highlight breaches and guidance.

Orders

  • Judgment published to clarify obligations under embargo and highlight breaches.
  • No contempt proceedings or further investigation initiated.