University and College Union v Person(s) Unknown

University and College Union v Person(s) Unknown

The extension of the interim injunction and related orders was necessary, just, and convenient due to the ongoing possession of confidential information by the Defendant, their lack of engagement, and the need to protect the Claimant's rights and the integrity of the proceedings.

Parties
Claimant: University and College Union; Defendant: Persons Unknown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interim Injunction Extension; Pre Trial
Outcome
Interim injunction extended; related orders granted as sought by the Claimant.
Legal Topics
Interim Injunctions, Alternative Service, Confidential Information, Cyber Attack, Open Justice
Media and Communications Law Civil Procedure Interim Injunctions Alternative Service Confidential Information Cyber Attack Open Justice

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Parties

University and College Union

Claimant

Persons Unknown

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interim Injunction Extension; Pre Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim injunction against persons unknown responsible for a cyber-attack and threatened disclosure of confidential information
  2. 2 Whether alternative service and derogations from open justice are justified

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim injunction and related orders was necessary, just, and convenient due to the ongoing possession of confidential information by the Defendant, their lack of engagement, and the need to protect the Claimant's rights and the integrity of the proceedings.

Court Disposition

Interim injunction extended; related orders granted as sought by the Claimant.

Orders

  • Extension of interim injunction to trial or further order
  • Continuation of derogations from open justice