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Ajao v Commerzbank AG [2026] EWCA Civ 147 (19 February 2026)
The Court of Appeal partly allowed an appeal against contempt findings and reduced a contempt sentence from 20 months to eight months less three days.
The Company, as successful party, is entitled to indemnity costs due to the petitioner's abusive conduct and reliance on false evidence; payment to the Foundation is warranted for pro bono counsel; the Charity Commission is entitled to costs for the initial hearing only as a non-party; permission to appeal is refused as there is no real prospect of success.
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The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the father perpetrated physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as coercive and controlling behaviour against the mother; the children were emotionally harmed and placed at risk of physical harm through exposure to domestic abuse; the father relied on falsified documentation regarding the mother’s mental health; the mother does not suffer from mental illness or lack capacity; the father’s allegations against the mother were not credible.
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Commerzbank AG v Ajao [2025] EWHC 2904 (KB) (07 November 2025)
The High Court found the defendant in contempt after concluding he knowingly made false sexual-harassment allegations and fabricated diary evidence in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
The Defendant's application to dismiss the contempt allegations is refused because the application notice and supporting evidence are sufficiently particularised and the Defendant is fully aware of the case he must meet. There is a case to answer on the allegations of contempt, and the matter is res judicata following prior judicial consideration.
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Commerzbank AG v Ajao [2025] EWHC 1941 (KB) (11 June 2025)
The High Court refused the defendant’s application to dismiss committal proceedings for contempt, holding the contempt notice was sufficiently particularised and the claim could proceed.
The High Court found Gail and Graham Hamblett guilty of contempt for false evidence about a doctored invoice used in a personal injury claim.
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd v Hamblett & Anor [2025] EWHC 1155 (KB) (28 March 2025)
The High Court found Gail and Graham Hamblett guilty of contempt for relying on a doctored invoice and giving false evidence in personal injury proceedings.
MI5 and the Attorney General misled the High Court, IPT, special advocates, and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner by providing false evidence regarding NCND policy. Investigations into the false evidence were procedurally deficient and cannot be relied upon. Maintenance of NCND was unrealistic after evidence of departure was clear. Further robust and independent investigation is required before considering contempt proceedings. Guidance is given for future presentation of agency evidence, requiring compliance with CPR and identification of sources in corporate witness statements.
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Sturgess v Crick [2024] EWHC 2686 (KB) (24 October 2024)
The High Court refused permission to bring contempt proceedings over alleged false evidence and evidence planting, finding the claims stale and not in the public interest.
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