Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council v Jade Grannell

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council v Jade Grannell

Persistent and deliberate breaches of a civil injunction, aggravated by vulnerability of the victim and lack of genuine remorse, warrant an immediate custodial sentence of six months, with no suspension, and concurrent sentences for each breach.

Parties
Claimant: Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council; Defendant: Jade Grannell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil Contempt Proceedings / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
Immediate custodial sentence imposed for contempt of court.
Legal Topics
Breach of Injunction, Sentencing for Civil Contempt, Concurrent Sentencing, Mitigation and Aggravation, Suspension of Custodial Orders
Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Breach of Injunction Sentencing for Civil Contempt Concurrent Sentencing Mitigation and Aggravation Suspension of Custodial Orders

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Parties

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council

Claimant

Jade Grannell

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Contempt Proceedings / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the terms of a civil injunction
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for repeated breaches of a civil injunction
  3. 3 Consideration of mitigation and aggravation in sentencing for contempt

Ratio Decidendi

Persistent and deliberate breaches of a civil injunction, aggravated by vulnerability of the victim and lack of genuine remorse, warrant an immediate custodial sentence of six months, with no suspension, and concurrent sentences for each breach.

Court Disposition

Immediate custodial sentence imposed for contempt of court.

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to 162 days imprisonment, to serve half (81 days).
  • Sentences for each breach to run concurrently.