Bromford Housing Association v Daniel Griffiths

Bromford Housing Association v Daniel Griffiths

Deliberate and serious breaches of an injunction, including intimidation and threats, ordinarily warrant immediate custody. However, suspension is justified due to remorse, guilty pleas, personal circumstances, and likelihood of compliance, especially given the Defendant's new parental responsibilities.

Parties
Claimant: Bromford Housing Association Limited; Defendant: Daniel Griffiths
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil / Sentencing Judgment for Contempt of Court (breach of Injunction)
Outcome
Suspended custodial sentence imposed for four breaches of injunction.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Breach of Injunction, Suspended Sentence, Tenant Conduct
Civil Procedure Housing Law Contempt of Court Breach of Injunction Suspended Sentence Tenant Conduct

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Parties

Bromford Housing Association Limited

Claimant

Daniel Griffiths

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Sentencing Judgment for Contempt of Court (breach of Injunction)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant breached the interim injunction
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for contempt of court
  3. 3 Mitigation and remorse in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Deliberate and serious breaches of an injunction, including intimidation and threats, ordinarily warrant immediate custody. However, suspension is justified due to remorse, guilty pleas, personal circumstances, and likelihood of compliance, especially given the Defendant's new parental responsibilities.

Court Disposition

Suspended custodial sentence imposed for four breaches of injunction.

Orders

  • Six months' custody for two serious breaches, one month each for two further breaches (consecutive but concurrent with main sentence), reduced by one week for guilty pleas.
  • Sentence suspended for duration of final injunction (until May 2026) on conditions: residence at specified address, compliance with final injunction, no contact with housing association, no attendance at Claimant's properties.