In re B (JA) (An Infant)

Subject Matter

CONTEMPT OF COURT — Practice — Application in wardship proceedings — Whether by originating motion or motion in wardship proceedings — Threats to witness in proceedings — Form of motion — Evidence by formal affidavit exhibiting statements — Defects in wording of motion and affidavits — Whether compliance with essential safeguards — Whether mere technical irregularities — Effect

[1965] Ch 1112; [1965] 3 WLR 253

CONTEMPT OF COURT — Sentence — Criminal contempt — Wardship proceedings — Threats to potential witnesses — Committal for fixed period of four weeks

[1965] Ch 1112; [1965] 3 WLR 253

CONTEMPT OF COURT — Witnesses, influencing — Pending proceedings — Threats intended to prevent witness giving evidence in wardship proceedings — Whether intended to prejudice the course of justice

[1965] Ch 1112; [1965] 3 WLR 253

INFANT — Ward of court — Evidence — Formal affidavits exhibiting statement of facts relied on — Evidence not touching ward — Whether proper practice

[1965] Ch 1112; [1965] 3 WLR 253