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Justice Nicklin Orders Contempt Hearings for Barrister Menon

7/1/2026

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Justice Nicklin ordered contempt proceedings against barrister Menon, setting a hearing for 28 July.
The order, prompted by Judge Johnson, says Menon claimed the court was biased over Elbit Systems testimony.
Menon’s counsel Adrian Waterman KC said the barrister did not knowingly breach the order and was shocked.
Menon denied ignoring the judge, asserting he was fulfilling his duty to represent his client fully.

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Justice Nicklin ordered contempt proceedings against barrister Menon, setting a hearing for 28 July.
The order, prompted by Judge Johnson, says Menon claimed the court was biased over Elbit Systems testimony.
Menon’s counsel Adrian Waterman KC said the barrister did not knowingly breach the order and was shocked.
Menon denied ignoring the judge, asserting he was fulfilling his duty to represent his client fully.