Diary of legal proceedings
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27 October 2009
The Guardian newspaper reports on changes to the retention of police surveillance photographs caused by the court ruling: 'The CO11 database, which initially contained 2,500 images, has been reduced to around 1,500 images after an internal audit found that 40% of the those [sic] being held were not compliant with the ruling'.
10 June 2009
The defendant confirms that they have destroyed all photographs of the claimant taken on 27 April 2005, as ordered by the Court of Appeal.
2 June 2009
A Government minister, Lord West of Spithead - The Home Office Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, announces in parliament that the police will review their procedures for photography and storage of images, and that they will manually go through their photographs and review them for compliance with the appeal court ruling.
21 May 2009
In the Court of Appeal, Justice Laws hands down the ruling (PDF) (or see BAILII) of the three judges; they find in favour of the Appellant/Claimant with one descenting. Press report by the BBC; Guardian; Dailymail; Press Gazette (Press Association copy). Photographs of the Appellant/Claimant and former colleagues at Campaign Against Arms Trade outside the Royal Courts of Justice by David Hoffman. Press release by CAAT. The Metropolitian police service issued a press statement. Subsequently, the police's solicitor confirms they will not appeal to the House of Lords/Supreme Court.
23 March 2009
Additonal submissions are accepted by the Court of Appeal. This follows revelations in the Guardian newspaper (6 March) that the police are storing thousands of records on political activists. Read letter to appeal court (6 March) requesting submission of new evidence.
28 & 29 January 2009
In the Court of Appeal: Justice Laws, Dyson, and Lawrence Collins hear an appeal against the High Court decision of Justice McCombe.
22 May 2008
In the High Court, Justice McCombe hands down his judgment, and finds against the claimant. See the judgment (PDF) or judge's order (PDF). Press report by BBC. Press report by the Press Association.
1 & 2 May 2008
A judicial review is undertaken by Justice McCombe on May 1 & 2 in the High Court, London. Article by claimant. Press report by BBC.
23 October 2006
Lord Justice Sedley, at the Court of Appeal, has ordered that there be a judicial review.
10 July 2006
In a hearing at the High Court, Mr Justice Charles refused permission for judical review. He complained about insufficient time to read the court papers, and ended the hearing with:'I simply refuse you permission'. See the court transcript (PDF)
28 April 2006
A court hearing considering the renewed application for judicial review is refused. The hearing was scheduled for one hour.
8 February 2006
A renewed application for permission to apply for judicial review is issued. See renewal grounds doument (PDF)
1 February 2006
Permission for judicial review was refused by Justice Silber at the High Court.
25 October 2005
A Claim was issued today.
13 July 2005
A letter is sent to the Metropolitan Police about the photography at the Reed Elsevier AGM. See the pre-action protocol letter (PDF)