§ Ian LucasTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs how many applications have been made by vexatious litigants for permission to bring actions since 1997; and how many were successful. [123291]
§ Mr. LeslieThe Department keeps no statistical data on the number of applications made by vexatious litigants for permission to bring actions.
§ Ian LucasTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs if he will propose amendments to the law so that applications for declaration as a vexatious litigant are heard in open court. [123292]
§ Mr. LeslieNo amendment to the law is required. Under Civil Procedure Rule sc94.15, such applications are heard and determined by a Divisional Court in open court.
§ Ian LucasTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs how many applications have been made for vexatious litigant declarations since 1997; and how many were successful. [123293]
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§ Mr. Leslie58 applications have been made since 1 January 1997, of which 45 have been successful and four are still pending determination.
§ Ian LucasTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs how many applications have been made for the lifting of vexatious litigant declarations since 1997. [123294]
§ Mr. LeslieThe Department keeps no statistical data in relation to applications concerning orders which have been made under s.42 of the Supreme Court Act 1981.