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.
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