Iain Clifford Stamp v Open Democracy

Iain Clifford Stamp v Open Democracy

The claim is incoherent, prolix, and abusive, failing to disclose reasonable grounds, obstructing just disposal, and not complying with defamation pleading requirements. The claimant is unwilling or unable to cure the defects, and the claim is totally without merit.

Parties
Claimant: Iain Clifford Stamp; Defendant: Open Democracy
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Strike Out Application Judgment
Outcome
Claim struck out as totally without merit; proceedings transferred for consideration of extended civil restraint order.
Legal Topics
Strike Out Applications, Abuse of Process, Defamation Pleadings, Civil Restraint Orders
Defamation Civil Procedure Strike Out Applications Abuse of Process Defamation Pleadings Civil Restraint Orders

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Parties

Iain Clifford Stamp

Claimant

Open Democracy

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Strike Out Application Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim discloses reasonable grounds for bringing the claim under CPR 3.4(2)
  2. 2 Whether the claim is an abuse of process or likely to obstruct the just disposal of proceedings
  3. 3 Whether the pleadings comply with the requirements for a defamation claim

Ratio Decidendi

The claim is incoherent, prolix, and abusive, failing to disclose reasonable grounds, obstructing just disposal, and not complying with defamation pleading requirements. The claimant is unwilling or unable to cure the defects, and the claim is totally without merit.

Court Disposition

Claim struck out as totally without merit; proceedings transferred for consideration of extended civil restraint order.

Orders

  • The entirety of the claim is struck out.
  • The claim is certified as totally without merit under CPR 3.4(6).