Click the case name for better results:

Huntingdon Life Sciences Limited v Curtin; Watson; British Union for Abolition of Vivisection; Animal Liberation Front; Animal Rights Coalition and London Animal Action: CA 15 Oct 1997

The various defendants were accused of protesting repeatedly at the activities of the claimants, who sought orders under the Act to stop their protests as harassment. Held: The Act was misused by trying to use it outside the areas intended; courts will interpret the Act restrictively. The plaintiffs had had difficulty identifying the perpetrators. Burris … Continue reading Huntingdon Life Sciences Limited v Curtin; Watson; British Union for Abolition of Vivisection; Animal Liberation Front; Animal Rights Coalition and London Animal Action: CA 15 Oct 1997

Zeran v America Online: 1997

(United States of America) Wilkinson CJ discussed the statutory protection given to Internet Service providers in the US: ‘Section 230 creates a federal immunity to any cause of action that would make service providers liable for information originating with a third-party user of the service. Specifically, Section 230 precludes courts from entertaining claims that would … Continue reading Zeran v America Online: 1997

Strathclyde Regional Council v Zafar; Zafar v Glasgow City Council: HL 16 Oct 1997

The absence of any other explanation for the unfair dismissal of a black worker, does not of itself and inescapably lead to finding of race bias, or racial discrimination. He had been dismissed following complaints of sexual harassment, later found to be unsupported. The tribunal reasoned that the dismissal was to be presumed to be … Continue reading Strathclyde Regional Council v Zafar; Zafar v Glasgow City Council: HL 16 Oct 1997

Hunter and Others v Canary Wharf Ltd: HL 25 Apr 1997

The claimant, in a representative action complained that the works involved in the erection of the Canary Wharf tower constituted a nuisance in that the works created substantial clouds of dust and the building blocked her TV signals, so as to limit her enjoyment of her land. Held: The interference with TV reception by an … Continue reading Hunter and Others v Canary Wharf Ltd: HL 25 Apr 1997

Acts

1267 – 1278 – 1285 – 1297 – 1361 – 1449 – 1491 – 1533 – 1677 – 1688 – 1689 – 1700 – 1706 – 1710 – 1730 – 1737 – 1738 – 1751 – 1774 – 1792 – 1793 – 1804 – 1814 – 1819 – 1824 – 1828 – 1831 – 1832 … Continue reading Acts

Hall and others v Save Newchurch Guinea Pigs (Campaign) and others: QBD 17 Mar 2005

The claimants ran a guinea pig farm. They and their neighbours applied for injunctions and an exclusion zone to keep away the defendants who campaigned against the breeding of animals for research. Held: The claimants had been subjected to a long and sustained campaign of harassment by the defendant organisation and its associates. The court … Continue reading Hall and others v Save Newchurch Guinea Pigs (Campaign) and others: QBD 17 Mar 2005

ABC v Palmer: KBD 7 Dec 2022

Judges: Mr Justice Griffiths Citations: [2022] EWHC 3128 (KB) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 1 3 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Media, Torts – Other, Information Updated: 12 December 2022; Ref: scu.683814

Pratt v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 21 Jun 2001

Whilst the law clearly allowed prosecutions under the Act after no more than two incidents of harassment, nevertheless, prosecutors should look to the reality of whether the acts complained of did in fact amount to a course of conduct under the Act. In this case, but marginally, they did. Prosecutors should look to the purpose … Continue reading Pratt v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 21 Jun 2001

Baron v Crown Prosection Service: 13 Jun 2000

Morison J said: ‘Equally, citizens have an unfettered access to the Courts to resolve disputes and to conduct those proceedings forcefully, causing legitimate aggravation to the other party within the procedural rules. Persons will or may feel harassed as a result of the lawful conduct of forcefully conducted litigation. On the other hand, if proceedings … Continue reading Baron v Crown Prosection Service: 13 Jun 2000

Iqbal v Dean Manson Solicitors and Others (No 2): CA 5 Mar 2013

Judges: Sir Terence Etherton Ch, Rix, Lewison LJJ Citations: [2013] EWCA Civ 149 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – Iqbal v Dean Manson Solicitors CA 15-Feb-2011 The claimant sought protection under the Act from his former employers’ behaviour in making repeated allegations against him. He … Continue reading Iqbal v Dean Manson Solicitors and Others (No 2): CA 5 Mar 2013

Musharraf v Rex: CACD 9 Nov 2022

Two counts of carrying out a course of conduct amounting to stalking causing serious alarm or distress, contrary to section 4A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Judges: Lord Justice William Davis Mr Justice Pepperall And Mrs Justice Foster Citations: [2022] EWCA Crim 1482 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 4A Jurisdiction: … Continue reading Musharraf v Rex: CACD 9 Nov 2022

Hall v Fox: QBD 19 Jul 2012

A security company had become insolvent. One shareholder, the claimant, re-established a business with a third party. His former co-shareholder then secured a consultancy agreement, assigning the benefit of that agreement to the defendant. The claimant now complained of harassment by the defendant. The defendant had an historic conviction for a serious offence, and was … Continue reading Hall v Fox: QBD 19 Jul 2012

AAA v Associated Newspapers Ltd: QBD 25 Jul 2012

The claimant child sought damages and an injunction from and against the defendant newspapers, alleging harassment and breach of her privacy. At times there had been as many as ten reporters encamped outside her house. Judges: Nicola Davies J Citations: [2012] EWHC 2103 (QB), [2013] EMLR 2 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997, … Continue reading AAA v Associated Newspapers Ltd: QBD 25 Jul 2012

Lisle-Mainwaring v Associated Newspapers Ltd: CA 27 Jun 2018

Whether valid grant of leave to appeal on retirement of judge. Citations: [2018] EWCA Civ 1470, [2018] WLR(D) 396, [2018] 1 WLR 4766 Links: Bailii, WLRD Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – HRH The Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd ChD 22-Mar-2021 The defendant had been … Continue reading Lisle-Mainwaring v Associated Newspapers Ltd: CA 27 Jun 2018

Waxman, Regina (on The Application of) v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 2 Feb 2012

Claim for judicial review of the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service (‘CPS’) not to pursue the prosecution of Mr. Elliot Fogel for harassment of the applicant, Ms Claire Waxman. Judges: Moore-Bick J Citations: [2012] EWHC 133 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 5 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Practice Updated: 07 … Continue reading Waxman, Regina (on The Application of) v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 2 Feb 2012

AM v News Group Newspapers Ltd and Others: QBD 23 Feb 2012

The claimant had obtained an interim order restraining many media organisations from publishing any story which might concern his life. Representatives of the Sun having been said to have acted in breach of the order, the proceedings were amended to name its owner as the first defendant. Judges: Tugendhat J Citations: [2012] EWHC 308 (QB) … Continue reading AM v News Group Newspapers Ltd and Others: QBD 23 Feb 2012

EDO MBM v Axworthy: QBD 4 Nov 2005

The several defendants were said to have conducted against the claimants, protesting at their involvement in arms design and manufacture. The claimant sought orders under the 1997 Act to restrain them thus protecting its staff. Held: The orders were made. The test of purpose under the 1997 Act was subjective. Judges: Walker J Citations: [2005] … Continue reading EDO MBM v Axworthy: QBD 4 Nov 2005

COS v PER and Another: QBD 3 Mar 2021

Reasons for grant of injunction to restrain the Defendants from publishing private information and other information detrimental to the Claimant and ordering them to remove a particular video from the internet. Judges: Morris J Citations: [2021] EWHC 475 (QB) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 191) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Litigation Practice, Human … Continue reading COS v PER and Another: QBD 3 Mar 2021

Howlett v Holding: QBD 25 Jan 2006

The court had granted an injunction to restrain the defendant from flying aircraft trailing banners abusive of the claimant. He now said that this infringed his right to free speech, and that his actions were permitted by virtue of section 1(3). Held: Eady J drew from Hansard the proposition that the sub-section was framed with … Continue reading Howlett v Holding: QBD 25 Jan 2006

Buxton and Others, Regina v: CACD 1 Dec 2010

The defendant environmental protesters had been convicted of obstructing a railway. They now appealed against the terms of a restraining order made under the 1997 Act. They said that an order could not be made to protect a limited company. Held: The appeal was allowed. Although the case law did allow such an order in … Continue reading Buxton and Others, Regina v: CACD 1 Dec 2010

Bell, Regina v: CACD 30 Apr 2010

Application for leave to appeal against sentence – granted. Judges: David Clarke J, Lloyd-Jones J Citations: [2010] EWCA Crim 1075 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 2 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Sentencing Updated: 25 August 2022; Ref: scu.424859

Regina v Chrysostomou: CACD 24 Jun 2010

The defendant appealed against his conviction for harassment. He was said to have used an imitation firearm to put a person in fear of violence. The prosecution had used texts received to the defendant’s mobile phone as ‘bad character’ evidence. The judge had ruled that they were not statements and therefore not hearsay and were … Continue reading Regina v Chrysostomou: CACD 24 Jun 2010

The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of The University of Oxford and Others v Broughton and Others: CA 10 Feb 2005

The plaintiffs intended to construct a laboratory. The defendants were an organised group of animal rights activists who objected saying that it was intended to conduct experiments on animals. Objection was made that an injunction should not properly be given in favour of a large group of unnamed persons. Judges: Ward LJ Citations: [2005] EWCA … Continue reading The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of The University of Oxford and Others v Broughton and Others: CA 10 Feb 2005

Awan, Regina v: CACD 6 Aug 2019

Proper approach to making restraining orders Judges: Holroyde LJ, Goss, Knowles JJ Citations: [2019] EWCA Crim 1456, [2020] 4 WLR 31, [2020] WLR(D) 77, [2020] 1 Cr App R (S) 25 Links: Bailii, WLRD Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 16 August 2022; Ref: scu.642591

MBR Acres Limited and Others v Free The MBR Beagles and Others: QBD 20 Jun 2022

Grant of injunction to restrain animal rights protesters. Judges: The Honourable Mr Justice Nicklin Citations: [2022] EWHC 1715 (QB) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – MBR Acres Ltd and Others v Free The MBR Beagles and Others QBD 31-Mar-2022 . . Cited – Birmingham City … Continue reading MBR Acres Limited and Others v Free The MBR Beagles and Others: QBD 20 Jun 2022

Birmingham City Council v Afsar and Others: QBD 25 Jun 2019

Reason for grant of injunction to restrain demonstrations outside a school. Judges: Warby J Citations: [2019] EWHC 1619 (QB) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – Birmingham City Council v Afsar and Others QBD 18-Jun-2019 The Council sought an interim order restraining a protest outside one … Continue reading Birmingham City Council v Afsar and Others: QBD 25 Jun 2019

Director Of Public Prosecutions v Dziurzynski: Admn 28 Jun 2002

The defendant was an animal rights protester who had been convicted under section 2(2) of the 1997 Act of engaging in a course of conduct amounting to harassment of the employees of a company. The District Judge hearing the case made a restraining order against him. Held: The court rejected the appellant’s primary ground (the … Continue reading Director Of Public Prosecutions v Dziurzynski: Admn 28 Jun 2002

Smithkline Beecham Plc and Others v Avery and Others (Representing Stop Huntingdon Cruelty (‘SHAC’): QBD 26 Jun 2009

GlaxoSmithKline sought an injunction to restrain unlawful conduct by way of trespass and harassment by animal rights activists done with the aim of preventing the use of animals in medical research. Held: The court discussed whether an order was available under the 1997 Act to protect a company. It did.Jack J said: ‘By section 5 … Continue reading Smithkline Beecham Plc and Others v Avery and Others (Representing Stop Huntingdon Cruelty (‘SHAC’): QBD 26 Jun 2009

EDO Mbm Technology Ltd v Campaign To Smash EDO and Others: QBD 29 Apr 2005

The claimant sought an interim injunction to restrain the defendants in anticipation of a final hearing of their request for a permanent injunction under the 1997 Act. Judges: Gross J Citations: [2005] EWHC 837 (QB) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Cited by: See Also – EDO MBM v Axworthy QBD 4-Nov-2005 The … Continue reading EDO Mbm Technology Ltd v Campaign To Smash EDO and Others: QBD 29 Apr 2005

Allen v London Borough of Southwark: CA 12 Nov 2008

The claimant appealed against a strike out of his claim for harrassment after being subjected to five sets of possession proceedings by the defendant, each of which relied upon the same bad point. Held: The Court refused to strike out a claim for harassment by a tenant who (in the circumstances set out in the … Continue reading Allen v London Borough of Southwark: CA 12 Nov 2008

Ferguson v British Gas Trading Ltd: CA 10 Feb 2009

Harassment to Criminal Level needed to Convict The claimant had been a customer of the defendant, but had moved to another supplier. She was then subjected to a constant stream of threatening letters which she could not stop despite re-assurances and complaints. The defendant now appealed against a refusal to strike out the claim of … Continue reading Ferguson v British Gas Trading Ltd: CA 10 Feb 2009

Allen v London Borough of Lambeth: CA 19 Jun 2008

Renewed application for permission to appeal. The claimant tenant insisted on paying his rent in cash. The council refused it and brought five sets of proceedings for possession. Each failed. Held: The appeal should proceed. Judges: Rimer LJ Citations: [2008] EWCA Civ 966 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales … Continue reading Allen v London Borough of Lambeth: CA 19 Jun 2008

Cant v Seton: CA 29 Jul 2020

Appeal against an order dismissing his without notice application for an anti-harassment injunction against the Respondent. The Judge dismissed the Application on the single ground that she did not have jurisdiction to make the order sought. The Judge appeared to have failed to consider whether she had jurisdiction by reference to section 37(1) of the … Continue reading Cant v Seton: CA 29 Jul 2020

Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner West London v Channel 4 Television Corporation: QBD 31 Oct 2007

The coroner investigating the death of Prncess Diana sought an order for the production by Channel 4 of documents and materials in its possession. Held: Whilst the order should be made, it must be recognised that the Civil Procedure Rules were designed for use within an adversarial context, and not within the context of the … Continue reading Assistant Deputy Coroner for Inner West London v Channel 4 Television Corporation: QBD 31 Oct 2007

Gsh, Regina v: CACD 4 Dec 2000

Appeal against conviction and sentence for harassment. Judges: Otton LJ, Hidden J, Sir Richard Tucker Citations: [2000] EWCA Crim 93 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 12 July 2022; Ref: scu.263620

KD v Chief Constable of Hampshire: QBD 23 Nov 2005

The claimant’s daughter had made a complaint of rape. She alleged that she was sexually harassed by the investigating police officer, and sought damages also from the defendant, his employer. The officer denied that anything improper or non-consensual had taken place. Held: The taking of the statements was a course of conduct and was plainly … Continue reading KD v Chief Constable of Hampshire: QBD 23 Nov 2005

Robertson (Ap) v The Scottish Ministers: SCS 22 Nov 2007

The claimant sought damages saying that she had been bullied and harassed at her work as a prison officer. Citations: [2007] ScotCS CSOH – 186 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: Scotland Citing: Cited – Rorrison v West Lothian College and Lothian Regional Council OHCS 21-Jul-1999 The pursuer, a nurse, claimed that … Continue reading Robertson (Ap) v The Scottish Ministers: SCS 22 Nov 2007

Murray v Express Newspapers Plc and Another: ChD 7 Aug 2007

The claimant, now aged four and the son of a famous author, was photographed by use of a long lens, but in a public street. He now sought removal of the photograph from the defendant’s catalogue, and damages for breach of confidence. Held: The claim was struck out. In effect this was an application for … Continue reading Murray v Express Newspapers Plc and Another: ChD 7 Aug 2007

Hammond v International Network Services UK Ltd: QBD 1 Nov 2007

Peter Coulson QC J said that in order to establish harassment under the 1997 Act, there must be conduct:i) which occurs on at least two occasions;ii) which is targeted at the claimant;iii) which is calculated in an objective sense to cause alarm or distress;iv) which is objectively judged to be oppressive and unreasonable. Judges: Peter … Continue reading Hammond v International Network Services UK Ltd: QBD 1 Nov 2007

Hilson, McCarthy v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 11 Apr 2019

The defendants appealed by case stated from convictions for harassment of a judge who had dealt with a family dispute in which they had been involved. The court considered whether their actions were capable of amounting to harassment. Held: They were. Citations: [2019] EWHC 1110 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 2(1) … Continue reading Hilson, McCarthy v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 11 Apr 2019

Hammond v International Network Services (UK) Ltd and Another: CA 15 Sep 2005

Leave application Citations: [2005] EWCA Civ 1186 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 1 7 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: See also – Hammond v International Network Services UK Ltd QBD 1-Nov-2007 Peter Coulson QC J said that in order to establish harassment under the 1997 Act, there must be conduct:i) which … Continue reading Hammond v International Network Services (UK) Ltd and Another: CA 15 Sep 2005

Shaw v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 12 Apr 2005

The defendant appealed a refusal to discharge a restraining order made under the Act in 1999. The order arose from acts of harassment committed by the defendant against his former wife. The court had applied the Nottingham Justices case to say that they need not hear a second renewed application unless there had been a … Continue reading Shaw v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 12 Apr 2005

EDO Technology Ltd (‘EDO’) and Another v Campaign To Smash EDO and Others: QBD 4 Nov 2005

The claimants, arms manufacturers, sought order to prevent the various defendant campaigners from actions amounting to harassment of the company’s staff. Judges: Walker J Citations: [2005] EWHC 2490 (QB) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection From Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Torts – Other Updated: 29 June 2022; Ref: scu.431741

Banks v Ablex Ltd: CA 24 Feb 2005

The claimant appealed denial of her claim for damages for psychological injury. She complained that her employer had failed to prevent her and other female employees being bullied by a co-worker, and they committed a breach of statutory duty in failing to prevent harassment under the 1997 Act. Held: There was insufficient evidence to say … Continue reading Banks v Ablex Ltd: CA 24 Feb 2005

Evans Dorothy, Regina v: CACD 6 Dec 2004

The defendant appealed her conviction for having breached a restraining order under the 1997 Act. The order required her not to be ‘abusive by words or actions’ towards her neighbour. She had regularly parked her car so as to block her neighbour’s visitors. She appealed saying there had been no case to answer. Held: ‘the … Continue reading Evans Dorothy, Regina v: CACD 6 Dec 2004

Barber v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 25 Oct 2004

The defendant appealed by case stated against his conviction for harassment. He was said to have played loud music late at night in contravention of a restraining order. He said that the prosecution had failed to prove the existence of the order. The magistrates argued that since that court had made the order, no certified … Continue reading Barber v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 25 Oct 2004

Mccann Or Mcgurran Known As Mccann v Mcgurran: SCS 14 Mar 2002

Judges: Lord Cameron of Lochbroom and Lord Caplan and Lord Kingarth Citations: [2002] ScotCS 67, 2002 SLT 592 Links: ScotC, Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Cited by: Cited – Majrowski v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust HL 12-Jul-2006 Employer can be liable for Managers Harassment The claimant employee sought damages, saying that … Continue reading Mccann Or Mcgurran Known As Mccann v Mcgurran: SCS 14 Mar 2002

Wong v Parkside Health NHS Trust and Another: CA 16 Nov 2001

The claimant had sued her former employer for post-traumatic stress resulting from alleged harassment at her place of work. The claimant appealed against an order refusing damages. The court had held that outside the 1997 Act which was not in force at the time, there was no tort of harassment. The question was the extent … Continue reading Wong v Parkside Health NHS Trust and Another: CA 16 Nov 2001

Regina v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 20 Feb 2001

Where a person was put in fear of violence but the violence was directed elsewhere, that could still found an allegation, but the complainant would have to give direct evidence that she had been put in fear, and it would still have to be shown that the defendant could have expected to cause fear. The … Continue reading Regina v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 20 Feb 2001

P (A Minor), Regina (on the Application of) v Barking Youth Court: Admn 17 Apr 2002

Application for judicial review of decision that a child, P, was fit to stand trial on accusations of offences under the 1971 and 1997 Acts. Judges: Wright J Citations: [2002] EWHC 734 (Admin), [2002] MHLR 304, [2002] 2 Cr App R 19, [2002] Crim LR 657, (2002) 166 JP 641 Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from … Continue reading P (A Minor), Regina (on the Application of) v Barking Youth Court: Admn 17 Apr 2002

Piepenbrock v The London School of Economics and Political Science: QBD 5 Oct 2018

Claim for damages for psychiatric injury arising from his employment as a Teaching Fellow at the defendant’s Department of Management. Allegation of sexual harassment by graduate teaching assistant. Citations: [2018] EWHC 2572 (QB) Links: Bailii Statutes: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Torts – Other, Vicarious Liability Updated: 29 May 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Piepenbrock v The London School of Economics and Political Science: QBD 5 Oct 2018

Levi and Another v Bates and Others: CA 12 Mar 2015

The second claimant was wife to a businessman involved in football. It was said that the defendant, manager of Leeds United, together with the club and a radio station had harassed the first claimant. She was affected but not the intended victim. She appealed dismissal of her claim. Held: The 1997 Act did not require … Continue reading Levi and Another v Bates and Others: CA 12 Mar 2015

Dowson and Others v Chief Constable of Northumbria Police: QBD 20 Oct 2010

Six officers sought damages under the 1997 Act alleging harassment by a senior officer of the defendant. Held: Simon J set out what a claimant must prove in an harassment claim: ‘(1) There must be conduct which occurs on at least two occasions, (2) which is targeted at the claimant, (3) which is calculated in … Continue reading Dowson and Others v Chief Constable of Northumbria Police: QBD 20 Oct 2010

Majrowski v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust: CA 16 Mar 2005

The claimant had sought damages against his employer, saying that they had failed in their duty to him under the 1997 Act in failing to prevent harassment by a manager. He appealed a strike out of his claim. Held: The appeal succeeded. The issue is whether an employer may be vicariously liable under section 3 … Continue reading Majrowski v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust: CA 16 Mar 2005

Regina v West London Magistrates’ Court ex parte Waite: Admn 7 Jul 1999

On the first day of the trial, the complainant was allowed to lead on matters prior to the date of the first allegation. At the adjourned hearing, with a different court clerk, the defendant was not allowed to cross examine the complainant on the same matters. The justices failed to state a case, and so … Continue reading Regina v West London Magistrates’ Court ex parte Waite: Admn 7 Jul 1999

Roberts v Bank of Scotland Plc: CA 11 Jun 2013

The bank appealed against a finding that it had harassed the claimant customer by its repeated telephone calls. Held: The appeal failed as to liability and quantum.Harassment can occur even if the conduct in question is, at first sight, commonplace or unremarkable. Judges: Arden, Jackson, McCombe LJJ Citations: [2013] EWCA Civ 882 Links: Bailii Statutes: … Continue reading Roberts v Bank of Scotland Plc: CA 11 Jun 2013

Iqbal v Dean Manson Solicitors: CA 15 Feb 2011

The claimant sought protection under the Act from his former employers’ behaviour in making repeated allegations against him. He appealed against the striking out of his claim. Held: The appeal suceeded. The matter should go to trial. The defendants had written three letters and ‘these three letters, particularly when viewed in the light of each … Continue reading Iqbal v Dean Manson Solicitors: CA 15 Feb 2011

Thomas v News Group Newspapers Ltd: CA 18 Jul 2001

The publication of articles in a newspaper describing how a ‘black clerk’ had complained about the allegedly racist comments of two policemen was said to have caused the claimant to receive racist hate mail. Held: The court considered the type of conduct which had to be proved to bring the case within the statute. Publication … Continue reading Thomas v News Group Newspapers Ltd: CA 18 Jul 2001

Thomas v News Group Newspapers Ltd and Simon Hughes: CA 18 Jul 2001

A civilian police worker had reported officers for racist remarks. The newspaper repeatedly printed articles and encouraged correspondence which was racially motivated, to the acute distress of the complainant. Held: Repeated newspaper stories which were known to create distress, could amount to harassment under the Act. The freedom of the press could be set aside … Continue reading Thomas v News Group Newspapers Ltd and Simon Hughes: CA 18 Jul 2001

Regina v Colohan: CACD 17 May 2001

The defendant appealed against his convictions for harassment. He said that since he suffered from schizophrenia, the test for whether his actions had been reasonable should be relaxed. Held: The test of whether actions constituted harassment under the Act was an objective one – would a reasonable person think it amounted to harassment? Accordingly the … Continue reading Regina v Colohan: CACD 17 May 2001