Judgment Approved by the court for handing down. Solicitor General v Millinder Court. However, any such application must be made by an application notice under CPR Part 25 and on payment of any requisite fee. Conclusion 91. Paul Millinder has been found to be in contempt of court in that in breach of an Order of the Divisional Court made on 6 July 2021 under s.42 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 imposed in respect of his conduct as a vexatious litigant: (i) On various dates between 24 September 2021 and 13 November 2021 he sent eight emails to the Honourable Mr Justice Fancourt and on 7 December 2021 he sent two emails to the clerk to the Honourable Mr Justice Fancourt; (ii) On 13 December 2021 he made an application to the Crown Court sitting at Newcastle to set aside its decision to dismiss his appeal against conviction, without first obtaining the permission of the High Court and (iii) Between 21 December 2021 and 31 December 2021 he sent four emails to His Honour Judge Prince after the Crown Court had dismissed his appeal against conviction. In respect of those acts of contempt of court the Divisional Court has sentenced Paul Millinder to a total of 15 months’ immediate custody. 92. As indicated at the hearing, the time for appealing to the Court of Appeal against the order for committal will run from the date on which the judgment is formally handed down. Mr Millinder has the right to appeal without obtaining permission. He is entitled to legal aid for representation. The appellant’s notice must be lodged with the Court of Appeal within 21 days after judgment is handed down, irrespective of the date on which the court order is sealed. Mr Justice Cavanagh: 93. I agree. 24

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