City of Doncaster Council v Irvine

City of Doncaster Council v Irvine

Mr Irvine knowingly breached the antisocial behaviour injunction by being present at the prohibited property, and given his persistent breaches and high culpability, a custodial sentence of 89 days is appropriate and not to be suspended.

Parties
Claimant: City of Doncaster Council; Defendant: Daniel Irvine
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Committal Application / Judgment
Outcome
application for committal granted; defendant found in contempt
Legal Topics
Breach of Injunction, Committal for Contempt, Sentencing Guidelines
Civil Contempt Injunctions Anti Social Behaviour Breach of Injunction Committal for Contempt Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

City of Doncaster Council

Claimant

Daniel Irvine

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Committal Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Daniel Irvine breached the antisocial behaviour injunction dated 24 June 2024 by being present at 124 Elmhurst Road on 2 February 2025
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for breach of injunction

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Irvine knowingly breached the antisocial behaviour injunction by being present at the prohibited property, and given his persistent breaches and high culpability, a custodial sentence of 89 days is appropriate and not to be suspended.

Court Disposition

application for committal granted; defendant found in contempt

Orders

  • Mr Irvine sentenced to 89 days imprisonment for breach of antisocial behaviour injunction