GJE & Anor v SLE [2022] EWHC 1592 (QB) (21 June 2022)

GJE & Anor v SLE [2022] EWHC 1592 (QB) (21 June 2022)

The Claimants are likely to establish at trial that publication of the private information should not be allowed, that they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, and that the Defendant's conduct amounts to harassment and blackmail. Interim injunctive and privacy relief is necessary and proportionate. The Defendant was properly notified but failed to attend or oppose; it is just and convenient to proceed in her absence.

Citation
[2022] EWHC 1592
Parties
Claimant: GJE; Claimant: FJV; Defendant: SLE
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 June 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil (queen's Bench Division, Media and Communications List) / Interim Application for Injunction and Privacy Measures (return Date)
Outcome
Interim injunction and privacy measures granted; Defendant restrained from contacting Claimants or disclosing information pending final determination.
Legal Topics
Misuse of Private Information, Interim Injunctions, Anonymity Orders, Protection From Harassment Act 1997, Article 8 ECHR, Article 10 ECHR, Human Rights Act 1998
Privacy Law Harassment Law Civil Procedure Misuse of Private Information Interim Injunctions Anonymity Orders Protection From Harassment Act 1997 Article 8 ECHR +2 more

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Parties

GJE

Claimant

FJV

Claimant

SLE

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil (queen's Bench Division, Media and Communications List) / Interim Application for Injunction and Privacy Measures (return Date)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimants are entitled to interim injunctive relief restraining the Defendant from disclosing private information and from harassment
  2. 2 Whether privacy and anonymity measures should continue
  3. 3 Whether the court should proceed in the Defendant's absence

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimants are likely to establish at trial that publication of the private information should not be allowed, that they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, and that the Defendant's conduct amounts to harassment and blackmail. Interim injunctive and privacy relief is necessary and proportionate. The Defendant was properly notified but failed to attend or oppose; it is just and convenient to proceed in her absence.

Court Disposition

Interim injunction and privacy measures granted; Defendant restrained from contacting Claimants or disclosing information pending final determination.

Orders

  • Continuing anonymisation of parties and restrictions on access to court documents
  • Interim injunction restraining Defendant from contacting Claimants or disclosing private information