Secretary of State for Trade and Industry v Carr & Ors

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry v Carr & Ors

Preparation of evidence in disqualification proceedings before criminal trial will not materially prejudice fair trial of criminal charges; public interest in prompt disqualification proceedings outweighs case management arguments for stay; directions can mitigate risks of prejudice.

Parties
Claimant: The Secretary of State for Trade And Industry; Respondent: Richard Carr; Respondent: William Jeffrey; Respondent: Philip London; Respondent: Anthony Sartorius; Respondent: Christopher Snazell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Application for Stay of Proceedings Under Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 / Ruling on Stay Application
Outcome
Application for stay of disqualification proceedings dismissed
Legal Topics
Directors Disqualification, Stay of Proceedings, Concurrent Criminal and Civil Proceedings, Case Management
Company Law Criminal Law Civil Procedure Directors Disqualification Stay of Proceedings Concurrent Criminal and Civil Proceedings Case Management

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Parties

The Secretary of State for Trade And Industry

Claimant

Richard Carr

Respondent

William Jeffrey

Respondent

Philip London

Respondent

Anthony Sartorius

Respondent

Christopher Snazell

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Stay of Proceedings Under Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 / Ruling on Stay Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether disqualification proceedings should be stayed pending conclusion of criminal trial
  2. 2 Whether preparation of defence in disqualification proceedings prejudices fair trial in criminal proceedings
  3. 3 Whether case management grounds justify a stay

Ratio Decidendi

Preparation of evidence in disqualification proceedings before criminal trial will not materially prejudice fair trial of criminal charges; public interest in prompt disqualification proceedings outweighs case management arguments for stay; directions can mitigate risks of prejudice.

Court Disposition

Application for stay of disqualification proceedings dismissed

Orders

  • Directions given for service of respondents’ evidence before start of criminal trial
  • Evidence not to be filed or served on co-respondents until after criminal trial