The court found that Mrs Harrold had habitually and persistently instituted vexatious proceedings and applications over nearly two decades, primarily against the Trust and NMC, with little or no merit and in defiance of previous court orders. The statutory criteria for a civil proceedings order were met. The order is proportionate and does not extinguish her Article 6 rights, as she may still seek leave to bring proceedings. Applications for adjournment, disclosure, and joinder were refused as they were either repetitive, lacked merit, or unnecessary for the fair resolution of the application.
The High Court allowed a late appeal against an immigration civil penalty, holding that court staff error and misleading payment advice justified an exceptional extension of time.
Sikander Grocers Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 883 (KB) (16 April 2026)
The High Court allowed a late statutory appeal against a civil penalty for employing an illegal worker, holding the delay was caused by court handling and could be excused.
Solicitor General for England and Wales v Seale [2026] EWCA Civ 362 (27 March 2026)
The Court of Appeal upheld a suspended committal for contempt after Dr Seale repeatedly breached an order limiting correspondence with the court to routine administrative matters.
His Majesty's Attorney General for England and Wales v Harrold [2026] EWHC 205 (Admin) (05 February 2026)
The High Court made a civil proceedings order against Alvida Harrold under section 42 of the Senior Courts Act 1981, finding her litigation vexatious and persistent.
The High Court rejected a judicial review challenge to an authority-to-carry refusal and an exclusion decision involving a Pakistani national with ILR and serious criminal convictions.
Tasib, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 139 (Admin) (28 January 2026)
Judicial review of an authority-to-carry refusal and exclusion decision by the Home Secretary. The High Court rejected vires, article 8, fairness and access-to-justice challenges.
Limbu & Ors v Dyson Technology Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 38 (KB) (14 January 2026)
Case management decision in migrant-worker claims against Dyson: the court orders lead claimants and a liability trial, but excludes unjust enrichment for now.