GJE & Anor v SLE

GJE & Anor v SLE

The Claimants are likely to establish at trial that their Article 8 ECHR right to privacy is engaged and that disclosure of their private information would have disproportionately serious effects. The Defendant has no countervailing right to disclose or threaten disclosure. Interim injunctive relief is necessary to restrain the Defendant's conduct and preserve the Claimants' rights pending final determination.

Parties
Claimant: GJE; Claimant: FJV; Defendant: SLE
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 June 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interim Injunction Hearing
Outcome
Interim injunction granted; privacy measures continued.
Legal Topics
Misuse of Private Information, Interim Injunction, Freedom of Expression, Anonymisation, Protection From Harassment Act, Article 8 ECHR
Privacy Harassment Human Rights Misuse of Private Information Interim Injunction Freedom of Expression Anonymisation Protection From Harassment Act +1 more

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Parties

GJE

Claimant

FJV

Claimant

SLE

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interim Injunction Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimants are likely to succeed at trial in restraining the Defendant from disclosing private information and harassing them
  2. 2 Whether interim injunctive relief should be granted in the absence of the Defendant
  3. 3 Whether privacy measures and anonymisation are necessary

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimants are likely to establish at trial that their Article 8 ECHR right to privacy is engaged and that disclosure of their private information would have disproportionately serious effects. The Defendant has no countervailing right to disclose or threaten disclosure. Interim injunctive relief is necessary to restrain the Defendant's conduct and preserve the Claimants' rights pending final determination.

Court Disposition

Interim injunction granted; privacy measures continued.

Orders

  • Defendant restrained from contacting Claimants and their families and from disclosing certain information about them.
  • Continuing anonymisation of parties and restrictions on access to court documents.