NORTH WARWICKSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL v SIMON MILNER-EDWARDS

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL v SIMON MILNER-EDWARDS

The defendant admitted three breaches of the interim injunction, all proved beyond reasonable doubt. The most serious breach occurred on 4 May 2022 while on bail and failing to attend court, warranting a custodial sentence. However, the defendant had already spent sufficient time in custody to satisfy the penalty, so no further order was made.

Parties
Claimant: North Warwickshire Borough Council; Defendant: Simon Milner-Edwards
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil Contempt Proceedings / Judgment
Outcome
No further order; defendant eligible for immediate release as penalty already served.
Legal Topics
Breach of Injunction, Protest Law, Sentencing for Contempt
Civil Procedure Injunctions Contempt of Court Breach of Injunction Protest Law Sentencing for Contempt

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Parties

North Warwickshire Borough Council

Claimant

Simon Milner-Edwards

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Contempt Proceedings / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the terms of an interim injunction
  2. 2 Appropriate penalty for contempt of court
  3. 3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant admitted three breaches of the interim injunction, all proved beyond reasonable doubt. The most serious breach occurred on 4 May 2022 while on bail and failing to attend court, warranting a custodial sentence. However, the defendant had already spent sufficient time in custody to satisfy the penalty, so no further order was made.

Court Disposition

No further order; defendant eligible for immediate release as penalty already served.

Orders

  • Record that defendant has served equivalent of 18-day custodial sentence for contempt.
  • No order as to costs.