Daniel the MouseInTheCourt
@mouseinthecourt.co.uk
Court Room Mouse who "runs the investigative court reporting blog, Mouse in The Court" - The Times. Open Justice/niche & nuanced (AKA Daniel Cloake)
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A solicitor, Andrew Milne has been bullying leaseholders across Sheffield into paying him extraordinary sums, with no legal basis.
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
SRA urged to take action as we reveal solicitor has ‘purposely frustrated’ investigation
Solicitor Andrew Jonathan Milne delayed an official investigation into his alleged professional misconduct by overwhelming the regulator with complaints and threatening them with two injunctions se…
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November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A solicitor, Andrew Milne has been bullying leaseholders across Sheffield into paying him extraordinary sums, with no legal basis.
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Will The FCA succeed in obtaining more than 500 pence this time for each of the 1000+ victims in the Collateral UK saga?
That's all the first brother was ordered to pay, now it's the turn of the younger brother Andrew Currie, 60, to face a proceeds of crime hearing
That's all the first brother was ordered to pay, now it's the turn of the younger brother Andrew Currie, 60, to face a proceeds of crime hearing
November 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Will The FCA succeed in obtaining more than 500 pence this time for each of the 1000+ victims in the Collateral UK saga?
That's all the first brother was ordered to pay, now it's the turn of the younger brother Andrew Currie, 60, to face a proceeds of crime hearing
That's all the first brother was ordered to pay, now it's the turn of the younger brother Andrew Currie, 60, to face a proceeds of crime hearing
"We don’t know why it’s been listed, there’s no reason for it to be listed"
As def and their barrister fail to show (so far) counsel for the CPS explain they are confused
#southwark
As def and their barrister fail to show (so far) counsel for the CPS explain they are confused
#southwark
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
"We don’t know why it’s been listed, there’s no reason for it to be listed"
As def and their barrister fail to show (so far) counsel for the CPS explain they are confused
#southwark
As def and their barrister fail to show (so far) counsel for the CPS explain they are confused
#southwark
Good morning from the Central Family Court
I’m hoping the no entry sign doesn’t apply to the magistrates hearing I’m hoping to observe today ⛔️
I’m hoping the no entry sign doesn’t apply to the magistrates hearing I’m hoping to observe today ⛔️
October 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Good morning from the Central Family Court
I’m hoping the no entry sign doesn’t apply to the magistrates hearing I’m hoping to observe today ⛔️
I’m hoping the no entry sign doesn’t apply to the magistrates hearing I’m hoping to observe today ⛔️
Crown Court Resident judge critical of submissions made by 4 KC’s assisted by 4 juniors (and there were only two parties!)
September 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Crown Court Resident judge critical of submissions made by 4 KC’s assisted by 4 juniors (and there were only two parties!)
“A court or tribunal is entitled to expect those who invoke the open justice principle to be open themselves”
EAT declines to provides documents to remote observer saying she could have attended + citing administrative burden
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKE...
EAT declines to provides documents to remote observer saying she could have attended + citing administrative burden
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKE...
Cohen v Mahmood (Re Application for Documents) [2025] EAT 134 (18 September 2025)
www.bailii.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“A court or tribunal is entitled to expect those who invoke the open justice principle to be open themselves”
EAT declines to provides documents to remote observer saying she could have attended + citing administrative burden
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKE...
EAT declines to provides documents to remote observer saying she could have attended + citing administrative burden
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKE...
“You do not purge your contempt merely by saying "I purge my contempt". It is not like the magic words "Open sesame" to cause the doors of Ali Baba's cave to open.”
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
Access denied
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September 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“You do not purge your contempt merely by saying "I purge my contempt". It is not like the magic words "Open sesame" to cause the doors of Ali Baba's cave to open.”
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
“there was no good reason for having a hearing in the middle of the vacation, when the parties and their lawyers (to say nothing of the judge) would probably be enjoying their summer holidays.” ☀️
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
Access denied
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September 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“there was no good reason for having a hearing in the middle of the vacation, when the parties and their lawyers (to say nothing of the judge) would probably be enjoying their summer holidays.” ☀️
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
‘Let me talk about my partners death’
Partner and open justice campaigner resist bid by man’s family to extend anonymity after Court of Protection case over disputed living will
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Partner and open justice campaigner resist bid by man’s family to extend anonymity after Court of Protection case over disputed living will
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‘Let me talk about my partners death’ – Court of Protection told
The long-term partner of a man at the centre of Court of Protection proceedings has resisted an application made by his “very private” family to prevent details of the case from being r…
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September 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
‘Let me talk about my partners death’
Partner and open justice campaigner resist bid by man’s family to extend anonymity after Court of Protection case over disputed living will
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/09/17/l...
Partner and open justice campaigner resist bid by man’s family to extend anonymity after Court of Protection case over disputed living will
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/09/17/l...
Exc: London Capital & Finance solicitor to face disciplinary tribunal
Robert Mannering Sedgwick, 76, is set to face SDT amid accusations he "facilitated the preparation, execution and circulation of backdated documents"
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/29/l...
Robert Mannering Sedgwick, 76, is set to face SDT amid accusations he "facilitated the preparation, execution and circulation of backdated documents"
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London Capital & Finance solicitor to face disciplinary tribunal
Robert Mannering Sedgwick, 76, who acted for the failed investment firm London Capital & Finance, is set to face the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal amid accusations he “facilitated the …
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August 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Exc: London Capital & Finance solicitor to face disciplinary tribunal
Robert Mannering Sedgwick, 76, is set to face SDT amid accusations he "facilitated the preparation, execution and circulation of backdated documents"
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/29/l...
Robert Mannering Sedgwick, 76, is set to face SDT amid accusations he "facilitated the preparation, execution and circulation of backdated documents"
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/29/l...
SRA v Claire Frances Gill - Notes from the case management hearing as Carter-Ruck solicitor alleged to have "sent or arranged to be sent correspondence which contained an improper threat of litigation"
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SRA v Claire Frances Gill – Notes from the case management hearing
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has been considering case management directions in the matter of a Carter-Ruck solicitor alleged to have “sent or arranged to be sent correspondence which…
mouseinthecourt.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
SRA v Claire Frances Gill - Notes from the case management hearing as Carter-Ruck solicitor alleged to have "sent or arranged to be sent correspondence which contained an improper threat of litigation"
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Had to do a double take there for a minute… 👀
August 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Had to do a double take there for a minute… 👀
Judge given de-facto anonymity as Upper Tribunal finds he "might hold views about immigration that might influence his decision making on this immigrant's benefit claim" as appeal succeeds citing risk of bias
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKU...
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKU...
Access denied
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August 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Judge given de-facto anonymity as Upper Tribunal finds he "might hold views about immigration that might influence his decision making on this immigrant's benefit claim" as appeal succeeds citing risk of bias
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKU...
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKU...
Stratford Youth Court: Tower Hamlets Teen guilty of assaulting police officers
In court the teenager sat slumped, eyes fixed on his feet. In June 2024 he had been shouting abuse, thrashing against officers and, according to them, lashing out with kicks
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/07/s...
In court the teenager sat slumped, eyes fixed on his feet. In June 2024 he had been shouting abuse, thrashing against officers and, according to them, lashing out with kicks
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/07/s...
Stratford Youth Court: Tower Hamlets drug dealer found guilty of assaulting police officers
In court the teenager sat slumped in his seat, eyes fixed on his feet. In June 2024 he had been a different figure entirely: shouting abuse, thrashing against officers and, according to them, lashi…
mouseinthecourt.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Stratford Youth Court: Tower Hamlets Teen guilty of assaulting police officers
In court the teenager sat slumped, eyes fixed on his feet. In June 2024 he had been shouting abuse, thrashing against officers and, according to them, lashing out with kicks
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/07/s...
In court the teenager sat slumped, eyes fixed on his feet. In June 2024 he had been shouting abuse, thrashing against officers and, according to them, lashing out with kicks
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/07/s...
Charge dropped as police no-show and 14-point-licence-holder avoids disqualification
Careless driving trial cancelled after only witness, a police officer, fails to attend court, whilst man with dodgy brakes avoids ban after pleading exceptional hardship
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/04/c...
Careless driving trial cancelled after only witness, a police officer, fails to attend court, whilst man with dodgy brakes avoids ban after pleading exceptional hardship
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/04/c...
Charge dropped as police no-show and 14-point-licence-holder avoids disqualification
A trial for alleged careless driving is cancelled at Stratford Magistrates’ Court after the only witness, a police officer, fails to attend court, whilst a man with dodgy brakes avoids disqua…
mouseinthecourt.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Charge dropped as police no-show and 14-point-licence-holder avoids disqualification
Careless driving trial cancelled after only witness, a police officer, fails to attend court, whilst man with dodgy brakes avoids ban after pleading exceptional hardship
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/04/c...
Careless driving trial cancelled after only witness, a police officer, fails to attend court, whilst man with dodgy brakes avoids ban after pleading exceptional hardship
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/08/04/c...
Interesting submission in County Court judgment about pressures of housing disrepair claims on council resources
At [13] judge comments PoC “gives the appearance of being full of material designed to justify the bringing of litigation”
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/Mis...
At [13] judge comments PoC “gives the appearance of being full of material designed to justify the bringing of litigation”
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/Mis...
July 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Interesting submission in County Court judgment about pressures of housing disrepair claims on council resources
At [13] judge comments PoC “gives the appearance of being full of material designed to justify the bringing of litigation”
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/Mis...
At [13] judge comments PoC “gives the appearance of being full of material designed to justify the bringing of litigation”
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/Mis...
HMCTS Court and Tribunal design guide V3
Includes the colour identity palette among its 372 pages
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Includes the colour identity palette among its 372 pages
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June 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
HMCTS Court and Tribunal design guide V3
Includes the colour identity palette among its 372 pages
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66be1e...
Includes the colour identity palette among its 372 pages
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66be1e...
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the transcript of Mr Justice Nicklin's lecture on the progress of his Open Justice Board will be publicly available. Some excellent questions from the audience. Sounds like an inspiring day
Great to hear about initiatives like @spotlightcorruption.org & @transformjustice.bsky.social
Online opportunity later - the key note on Open Justice will be live-streamed - www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Online opportunity later - the key note on Open Justice will be live-streamed - www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Open Justice: Fit for Purpose - Green Templeton College
Details Date: June 4 Time: 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Event Category: Lectures and Seminars
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk
June 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
the transcript of Mr Justice Nicklin's lecture on the progress of his Open Justice Board will be publicly available. Some excellent questions from the audience. Sounds like an inspiring day
“As you are not a party to the claim. The court cannot provide documents or discuss any aspect of the claim in question”
This is wholly incorrect for a civil case heard in public
This is wholly incorrect for a civil case heard in public
June 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“As you are not a party to the claim. The court cannot provide documents or discuss any aspect of the claim in question”
This is wholly incorrect for a civil case heard in public
This is wholly incorrect for a civil case heard in public
"First-tier Tribunal panels are being encouraged to produce short decisions. ... I regret to say however, that in this case I found it difficult to determine what conclusions the Tribunal had reached, and why"
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKA...
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKA...
UI2025000074 [2025] UKAITUR UI2025000074 (6 May 2025)
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May 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"First-tier Tribunal panels are being encouraged to produce short decisions. ... I regret to say however, that in this case I found it difficult to determine what conclusions the Tribunal had reached, and why"
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKA...
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKA...
"It is the subject children who sustain the scars of protracted, vituperative and intractable litigation of this kind"
Hayden J also highlights "extraordinary delay" of 3 years between substantive hearing and this appeal
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
Hayden J also highlights "extraordinary delay" of 3 years between substantive hearing and this appeal
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
A, Re (Appeal: Findings of Fact) [2025] EWHC 1279 (Fam) (22 May 2025)
www.bailii.org
May 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
"It is the subject children who sustain the scars of protracted, vituperative and intractable litigation of this kind"
Hayden J also highlights "extraordinary delay" of 3 years between substantive hearing and this appeal
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
Hayden J also highlights "extraordinary delay" of 3 years between substantive hearing and this appeal
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
“the Court needs to take decisive action to protect the integrity of its processes against any citation of fake authority”
Appeal struck out as an abuse of process as former solicitor cites fake authority
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
Appeal struck out as an abuse of process as former solicitor cites fake authority
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
Access denied
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May 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
“the Court needs to take decisive action to protect the integrity of its processes against any citation of fake authority”
Appeal struck out as an abuse of process as former solicitor cites fake authority
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
Appeal struck out as an abuse of process as former solicitor cites fake authority
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
High Court grants non-party access to trial documents
"The transparency of court proceedings is an important public interest" says HHJ Hodge KC as my resisted application for court documents is approved during insolvency trial
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/05/09/h...
"The transparency of court proceedings is an important public interest" says HHJ Hodge KC as my resisted application for court documents is approved during insolvency trial
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/05/09/h...
High Court grants non-party access to trial documents
The mouseinthecourt has been successful in a resisted application for access to witness statements and skeleton arguments during an insolvency trial.
mouseinthecourt.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
High Court grants non-party access to trial documents
"The transparency of court proceedings is an important public interest" says HHJ Hodge KC as my resisted application for court documents is approved during insolvency trial
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/05/09/h...
"The transparency of court proceedings is an important public interest" says HHJ Hodge KC as my resisted application for court documents is approved during insolvency trial
mouseinthecourt.co.uk/2025/05/09/h...
Good to see @civlittweet.bsky.social featured in the top spot of today’s London Buzz
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The London Buzz – 8th May 2025
Today's London news round-up:
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May 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Good to see @civlittweet.bsky.social featured in the top spot of today’s London Buzz
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Amicable solution sought
Self-explanatory intellectual property claim filed at High Court
Self-explanatory intellectual property claim filed at High Court
March 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Amicable solution sought
Self-explanatory intellectual property claim filed at High Court
Self-explanatory intellectual property claim filed at High Court