North Warwickshire Borough Council v Simon Reding & Anor.

Both defendants admitted breach of the interim injunction beyond reasonable doubt; the breach was deliberate but caused little harm; penalty must reflect means; a fine of £400 per defendant, reduced for early admission, is appropriate.

Parties: Claimant: North Warwickshire Borough Council; Defendant: Simon Reding; Defendant: Catherine Rennie-Nash
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 10 May 2022
Procedural Posture: Civil Contempt Proceedings / Judgment on Penalty for Breach of Interim Injunction
Outcome: Defendants found in contempt; fined £400 each; no order as to costs.
Legal Topics: Contempt of Court, Breach of Injunction, Protest Law, Sentencing

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Parties

North Warwickshire Borough Council

Claimant

Simon Reding

Defendant

Catherine Rennie-Nash

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Contempt Proceedings / Judgment on Penalty for Breach of Interim Injunction

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendants breached the interim injunction order
2 Appropriate penalty for contempt of court
3 Consideration of defendants' means in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Defendants found in contempt; fined £400 each; no order as to costs.

Orders

Each defendant to pay a fine of £400, by instalments of £20 per month, first payment due by 4pm on 1 June 2022.
No order as to costs on the contempt.