Contempt

Collardeau v Fuchs (Contempt of Court: Sentencing) [2026] EWFC 44

Poole J. Ms Collardeau’s application seeking the committal of Mr Fuchs, for contempt of court. No separate penalty for contempt was ordered, but a costs order was made against Mr Fuchs, summarily assessed at £100,000 inclusive of VAT.

Law Commission – Contempt of Court Project: Memorandum by Sir James Munby (26 September 2022)

Law Commission – Contempt of Court Project: Memorandum by Sir James Munby (26 September 2022)

1⁠. I have been professionally involved for over 30 years, first as a barrister and then as a judge, with the related issues of contempt of court and transparency, as it is now called, especially in relation to the family justice system. My focus here is with the family justice