HM Attorney-General v Ebert [2001] EWHC Admin 695 (21st September, 2001)

HM Attorney-General v Ebert [2001] EWHC Admin 695 (21st September, 2001)

Mr Ebert's conduct has repeatedly disrupted court proceedings and wasted judicial resources; previous orders have not sufficed. The court has inherent jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief to protect the administration of justice, and such relief is proportionate and does not unlawfully restrict Mr Ebert's right of access to the court.

Citation
[2001] EWHC Admin 695
Parties
Claimant: HM Attorney-General; Defendant: Gedaljahu Ebert
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Application for Injunctive Relief Against Vexatious Litigant / Final Judgment and Order
Outcome
Injunction granted
Legal Topics
Vexatious Litigants, Injunctions, Court Administration, Access to Justice
Civil Procedure Judicial Administration Vexatious Litigants Injunctions Court Administration Access to Justice

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Parties

HM Attorney-General

Claimant

Gedaljahu Ebert

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Injunctive Relief Against Vexatious Litigant / Final Judgment and Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether further injunctive relief should be granted to restrain Mr Ebert's disruptive conduct in the Royal Courts of Justice
  2. 2 Whether the court has jurisdiction to grant such relief
  3. 3 Whether the relief sought is proportionate and compatible with Article 6 ECHR

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Ebert's conduct has repeatedly disrupted court proceedings and wasted judicial resources; previous orders have not sufficed. The court has inherent jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief to protect the administration of justice, and such relief is proportionate and does not unlawfully restrict Mr Ebert's right of access to the court.

Court Disposition

Injunction granted

Orders

  • Mr Ebert forbidden from entering Royal Courts of Justice except for permitted hearings or with express permission.
  • Mr Ebert forbidden from communicating with court staff except for formal applications as specified.