Ibrahim v Swansea University

Ibrahim v Swansea University

The claim is struck out because no reasonable grounds for bringing the claim have been disclosed, the claim is an abuse of the court’s process, and there has been a failure to comply with the Master’s order; the statements complained of are not capable of being defamatory, and there is no evidence of actionable publication or infringement of convention rights.

Parties
Claimant: Samuel Andilile Ibrahim; Defendant: Swansea University
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil / Strike Out Application / Summary Judgment
Outcome
Claim struck out
Legal Topics
Libel, Qualified Privilege, Abuse of Process, Human Rights Act 1998, Freedom of Expression, Right to Education
Defamation Human Rights Libel Qualified Privilege Abuse of Process Human Rights Act 1998 Freedom of Expression Right to Education

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Parties

Samuel Andilile Ibrahim

Claimant

Swansea University

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Strike Out Application / Summary Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the publications complained of constitute actionable defamation
  2. 2 Whether qualified privilege applies to the publication to the Committee
  3. 3 Whether the claim is an abuse of process

Ratio Decidendi

The claim is struck out because no reasonable grounds for bringing the claim have been disclosed, the claim is an abuse of the court’s process, and there has been a failure to comply with the Master’s order; the statements complained of are not capable of being defamatory, and there is no evidence of actionable publication or infringement of convention rights.

Court Disposition

Claim struck out

Orders

  • Relevant statements of case struck out
  • Relief sought by Defendant granted