Bradbury & Lander (No. 4)

In the matter of *Bradbury & Lander (No. 4)*, heard by Gill J, the applicant, Mr Bradbury, sought an adjournment of proceedings and a psychiatric assessment of himself. Ms Lander was the respondent.

The central legal issues before the court were whether to grant the applicant's applications for an adjournment and for a psychiatric assessment, and how to manage the progression of the trial in light of these applications. The court was also required to consider the timing of any contravention applications or further interim disposals.

Gill J refused both the application for adjournment and the application for a psychiatric assessment. His Honour reasoned that the psychiatric assessment was not demonstrated to be warranted at this stage, particularly given the existence of a report prepared by a single expert. Furthermore, the court determined that any consideration of contravention applications or further interim matters should be deferred until after the trial to avoid disrupting its progress. Consequently, the trial was ordered to proceed.