The court retains an inherent power to prohibit vexatious proceedings in addition to its statutory powers. The court would only do so for clear reason, and the claimant who was prohibited in this way remained protected because he retained the right to apply for leave to issue proceedings.
Citations:
Gazette 12-May-1999
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Litigation Practice
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.80241