Anthony Alexander v HM Attorney General

Anthony Alexander v HM Attorney General

There are no entirely new circumstances warranting discharge or variation of the section 42 order. Passage of time and compliance do not constitute such circumstances. The order continues to serve its intended purpose as an effective filter against vexatious litigation, and Mr Alexander retains access to justice subject to permission.

Parties
Claimant: Anthony Alexander; Defendant: HM Attorney General
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application refused
Legal Topics
Vexatious Litigation, Civil Restraint Orders, Section 42 Orders, Access to Justice
Civil Procedure Administrative Law Vexatious Litigation Civil Restraint Orders Section 42 Orders Access to Justice

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Parties

Anthony Alexander

Claimant

HM Attorney General

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the section 42 order restraining Mr Alexander from bringing proceedings without permission should be discharged or varied
  2. 2 Whether passage of time or compliance with the order constitutes 'entirely new circumstances' justifying discharge or variation
  3. 3 Whether the order is oppressive or has unintended prejudicial effects

Ratio Decidendi

There are no entirely new circumstances warranting discharge or variation of the section 42 order. Passage of time and compliance do not constitute such circumstances. The order continues to serve its intended purpose as an effective filter against vexatious litigation, and Mr Alexander retains access to justice subject to permission.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

  • The application to discharge or vary the section 42 order is refused.
  • No time limit is imposed on the section 42 order.