The deadline for responding to the Law Commission consultation on contempt has been extended to 29 November.

Included in the Law Commission's considerations in the consultation are:

• Defining the test to be applied by the court when considering breach of an injunction.
• The introduction of coercive remedies as an interim step between injunction.
• Providing the court with the power to order a pre-sentence report
• The introduction of community sentences for breach of an injunction, for example:
  
  • carrying out unpaid work;
  • adhering to a curfew or residence requirement;
  • undergoing mental health, drug and alcohol treatment; or 
  • complying with restrictions and monitoring of whereabouts.

The Commission is keen to hear from housing officers, housing litigators/advocates, members of the judiciary and court officers. Engagement with the consultation will help shape the future of contempt of court law. At Anthony Collins, we are responding to the Law Commission consultation. 

There is still time to book your place on our 'Contempt in housing litigation: Consultation event with the Law Commission’ event at 12pm on Monday 28 October 2024. This event will help inform the Commission’s consultation focusing on housing litigation.

The lead lawyer on the contempt of court consultation, Dr Lawrence McNamara, will present and explain the Commission’s proposals as they relate to housing disputes. This will be followed by a discussion of the proposals to help inform the Commission’s consultation. The Commission is keen to hear from practitioners working in housing litigation on their views and concerns on the proposals and the contempt process.

If you would like to join us, register here.

For more information

If you would like more information on the consultation, or for us to include your concerns or considerations within our submissions, please contact Debbie Frost or Rebecca Sembuuze.