Contempt of Court - Latest Changes

Introduction

October 2020 saw a massive overhaul of the very important Contempt of Court provisions. The number of Rules slashed from 38 to just 10. Jettisoned are 2 Practice Directions and a Practice Guidance note.

Dominic Regan will explain what is going on and will remind practitioners about how the Courts approach the imposition of penalties for Contempt.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• The very important Jet2 judgment of 2019 is formally recognised
• A party making a false statement under a Pre - Action Protocol can be pursued for Contempt regardless of whether proceedings are ever instigated
• New forms that are in the offing

This webinar was recorded on 24th September 2020