England and Wales Case Law

Rajiv Menon KC (Contempt Proceedings Against), Re

The Court of Appeal held that the Administrative Court and Divisional Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain a Crown Court contempt reference without an Attorney General application.

• Jurisdiction of high court
• Contempt in the face of the court
• Attorney general's role
• Summary procedure for contempt
• Referral procedures
• Contempt-of-court

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Carter v Ministry of Justice

Carter v Ministry of Justice [2010] EWHC 60 (QB) (12 February 2010)

The High Court found that prison doctor Dr Premaratne breached her duty by failing to take an adequate history and refer a claimant with ongoing breast concerns.

• Duty of care
• Breach of duty
• Medical examination standards
• Referral procedures
• Prison healthcare
• Medical-negligence

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