This is an update from Captain Patel's blog (for some reason the link won't post properly):
On the 30th September 2011 at the Royal Courts of Justice, Lindbolm J ordered the disclosure of 42 pseudonym identities of BASSA members posting on the BASSA forum. This is to include the full names, contact addresses, ip addresses of these users. Unite have until 14th October to comply.
These identities were granted under the Norwich Pharmacal line of authorities and in keeping with established jurisprudence these identities may be used for any purpose, including legal proceedings and/or internal disciplinary proceedings against individuals. Unite accepted this point in court and acknowledged 3 authorities in common law exist with respect to obtaining justice through employer's disciplinary processes.
Unite did not oppose the application and remained neutral throughout.
I understand the full judgement is available to the public. I do not believe there is any right of appeal for a court order.
I hope the above dispels the false information and propaganda that is currently circulating on discussion forums with respect to yesterday's court order.
This is just the beginning of my journey to find justice and recover my professional reputation, so donations to my fund are welcome and are very gratefully received.
As always, I remain available to negotiate a settlement with Unite and/or its branch BASSA on these matters.
Manish Patel 1st October 2011