The prosecution of leading human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court, stemming from his closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, has caused significant concern and fear among lawyers, according to the Criminal Bar Association chair. Senior legal figures have criticized the move, believed to be the first such prosecution.
A Utah judge found prosecutors in contempt of court for making public comments about the guilt of defendant Tyler Robinson in the murder case of Charlie Kirk. Judge Tony Graf denied a defense request to remove the death penalty as a sanction.
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has been found guilty of contempt of court for defying a High Court order to halt the construction of a controversial US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. The facility, intended for US citizens suspected of contracting Ebola, has sparked protests and led to three deaths.
Kenya's High Court found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for proceeding with construction of a US Ebola quarantine facility despite court orders. The facility, planned for US nationals exposed to Ebola in DRC and Uganda, sparked protests and criticism over biosafety and lack of consultation.
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt of court for ignoring a High Court order to halt construction of a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. The project, intended for US citizens suspected of contracting Ebola from the DRC outbreak, has sparked protests, leading to three deaths. Duale is set to be sentenced Tuesday.
El actor Faizon Love, conocido por "Elf", fue arrestado en Tampa, Florida, por desacato al tribunal. La orden se relaciona con un caso de paternidad y manutención infantil de 2019. Permanece detenido sin derecho a fianza.
Actor Faizon Love, known for "Elf" and "Couples Retreat," was arrested in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday for contempt of court related to a 2019 child support case. He is held without bond.
A farmer, Helen Lowe, has been found in contempt of court for failing to remove a dwelling built inside a barn without planning permission. She claims the council showed "no compassion" and that the building was intended as a temporary structure for lambing season.
A farmer, Helen Lowe, has been found in contempt of court for failing to remove a dwelling built inside a barn without planning permission. She claims the council showed "no compassion" and that the rules were changing, but the council insists on the importance of following planning rules.
Michael Thomson, former boss of collapsed firm LC&F, jailed 6 months for contempt of court after selling luxury items. His wife received a suspended sentence. The SFO is investigating fraud and money laundering at LC&F, which collapsed in 2019, costing investors £236m.
Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching judge’s directions with his closing speech at trial of six activistsA leading human rights barrister has won an appeal against his referral for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists.Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching the judge’s directions in the trial of six people for a 2024 direct action protest at an arms factory of the Israeli subsidiary Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol. Continue reading...
Rajiv Menon KC accused of defying judge’s orders to not inform jury of right to acquit on basis of conscienceA leading human rights barrister is facing contempt of court proceedings after he was accused of defying a judge’s orders during a trial of Palestine Action activists.Rajiv Menon KC is accused of breaching the judge’s directions while giving his closing speech in the trial of six people in relation to a 2024 direct action protest at an arms factory of the Israeli subsidiary Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol. Continue reading...
