Wilkinson, Re [2002] EWCA Civ 527 (15 April 2002)

Wilkinson, Re [2002] EWCA Civ 527 (15 April 2002)

Extension of time to appeal against committal for contempt granted due to potential important legal issues and human rights considerations; extension of time to appeal family law directions refused due to excessive delay and lack of merit in challenging discretionary case management orders.

Citation
[2002] EWCA Civ 527
Parties
Applicant: Mr Wilkinson; Respondent: Mrs S
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 April 2002
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal and Case Management Directions
Outcome
Extension of time to appeal granted in contempt proceedings; extension of time refused and application dismissed in family proceedings.
Legal Topics
Committal for Contempt, Extension of Time, Representation of Children, Case Management, Human Rights (article 6 Echr)
Contempt of Court Family Law Committal for Contempt Extension of Time Representation of Children Case Management Human Rights (article 6 Echr)

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Parties

Mr Wilkinson

Applicant

Mrs S

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal and Case Management Directions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant extension of time to appeal against committal order for contempt of court
  2. 2 Whether to grant extension of time to appeal against family law case management directions
  3. 3 Whether the child respondent should have separate legal representation

Ratio Decidendi

Extension of time to appeal against committal for contempt granted due to potential important legal issues and human rights considerations; extension of time to appeal family law directions refused due to excessive delay and lack of merit in challenging discretionary case management orders.

Court Disposition

Extension of time to appeal granted in contempt proceedings; extension of time refused and application dismissed in family proceedings.

Orders

  • Extension of time to appeal committal order granted.
  • Appeal in family proceedings: extension of time refused, application dismissed.