Vanessa Brown, Re

The Defendant knowingly and persistently breached a clear injunction order, causing real and lasting harm to the Applicant, warranting a custodial sentence suspended for compliance.

Parties: Defendant: Vanessa Brown; Applicant: [Name withheld]
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 07 July 2025
Procedural Posture: Contempt of Court / Sentencing
Outcome: Custodial sentence of 6 months for contempt, suspended for 2 years on condition of compliance with injunction.
Legal Topics: Breach of Injunction, Sentencing, Suspended Sentence

Family Law Contempt of Court Breach of Injunction Sentencing Suspended Sentence

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Parties

Vanessa Brown

Defendant

[Name withheld]

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Defendant breached the injunction order
2 Appropriate sanction for contempt of court

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant knowingly and persistently breached a clear injunction order, causing real and lasting harm to the Applicant, warranting a custodial sentence suspended for compliance.

Court Disposition

Custodial sentence of 6 months for contempt, suspended for 2 years on condition of compliance with injunction.

Orders

6 months imprisonment on specimen 15
6 months imprisonment for items 11-14 (concurrent)