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**Witness Statement of Mick Butler**
***. Jurisdiction and Validity of the Court:**
- I challenge the jurisdiction of this court to hear this matter. This court must establish jurisdiction before proceeding.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *MacCormick v Lord Advocate (*) SC ** - Affirms the necessity of clear jurisdictional authority. This citation supports my argument by demonstrating that a court must have clear jurisdictional authority before proceeding with any case.
***. Proper Judicial Oversight:**
- The issuance of summons and liability orders lacks proper judicial oversight. Summonses must be issued by a judicial officer, not administratively.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Magistrates' Courts Act *, Section ** - Mandates judicial oversight in issuing summonses. This citation supports my argument by highlighting the legal requirement for judicial officers to issue summonses, ensuring proper oversight.
***. Validity of Liability Orders:**
- Liability orders must be signed by a judicial officer to be valid. Unsigned orders are considered

void.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Lord Manning's ruling (*)* - Asserts the necessity of signatures on court orders for validity. This citation supports my argument by confirming that court orders, including liability orders, must be signed by a judicial officer to be legally valid.
***. Misuse of Council Tax Funds:**
- The council tax funds are being misappropriated, not going to local services but rather to a consolidated fund.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Local Government Finance Act ** - Outlines the proper allocation and use of council tax funds. This citation supports my argument by specifying the legal requirements for the allocation of council tax to local services.
***. Legal Fiction and Authority:**
- I assert that the council is attempting to enforce payment against a legal fiction (all caps name) rather than the living man. This practice is fraudulent and undermines lawful processes.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Clearfield Doctrine (*)* - Establishes that private corporations (including government entities acting as such) have no more power than any other private corporation over private individuals. This citation supports my argument by emphasizing the limitations of corporate authority over individuals.
***. Ignored Notices

- I have sent multiple notices to the council challenging the legality of the council tax charges, all of which have been ignored. This lack of response undermines the legitimacy of their claims.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Administrative Law Principles* - Require public bodies to respond to legitimate inquiries and challenges.
***. Fraudulent Court Practices:**
- The use of bulk summonses and administrative processes without proper judicial oversight constitutes fraudulent practices. These practices deprive individuals of their right to a fair hearing.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Fraud Act ** - Criminalizes fraudulent behaviors, including false representation and failure to disclose information.
***. Constitutional and Human Rights Violations:**
- The council's actions violate my constitutional and human rights, as they are imposing unlawful demands and depriving me of due process and fair treatment.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Human Rights Act ** - Incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, guaranteeing the right to a fair trial and protection from unlawful demands.
***. Conclusion:**
- I respectfully request that the court dismisses the council tax summons and strikes out the liability order due to the procedural, legal, and constitutional deficiencies highlighted above.

***. Declaration:**
- I declare that the contents of this statement are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
**Signature:**
- Mick Butler
- [Date]
**Index of Exhibits:**
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *MacCormick v Lord Advocate (*) SC ** - Clear jurisdictional authority is necessary.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Magistrates' Courts Act *, Section ** - Judicial oversight in issuing summonses is mandated.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Lord Manning's ruling (*)* - Validity of signatures on court orders.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Local Government Finance Act ** - Proper allocation and use of council tax funds.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Clearfield Doctrine (*)* - Limitations of corporate authority over individuals.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Administrative Law Principles* - Requirement for public bodies to respond to inquiries.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Fraud Act ** - Criminalizes fraudulent behaviors.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Human Rights Act **

- Guarantees the right to a fair trial and protection from unlawful demands.
---
**Witness Statement of Mick Butler**
***. Jurisdiction and Validity of the Court:**
- I challenge the jurisdiction of this court to hear this matter. This court must establish jurisdiction before proceeding.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *MacCormick v Lord Advocate (*) SC ** - Affirms the necessity of clear jurisdictional authority.
***. Proper Judicial Oversight:**
- The issuance of summons and liability orders lacks proper judicial oversight. Summonses must be issued by a judicial officer, not administratively.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Magistrates' Courts Act *, Section ** - Mandates judicial oversight in issuing summonses.
***. Validity of Liability Orders:**
- Liability orders must be signed by a judicial officer to be valid. Unsigned orders are considered void.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Lord Manning's ruling (*)* - Asserts the necessity of signatures on court orders for validity.
***. Misuse of Council Tax Funds:**
- The council tax funds are being misappropriated, not going to local services but rather to

a consolidated fund.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Local Government Finance Act ** - Outlines the proper allocation and use of council tax funds.
***. Legal Fiction and Authority:**
- I assert that the council is attempting to enforce payment against a legal fiction (all caps name) rather than the living man. This practice is fraudulent and undermines lawful processes.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Clearfield Doctrine (*)* - Establishes that private corporations (including government entities acting as such) have no more power than any other private corporation over private individuals.
***. Ignored Notices and Lack of Response:**
- I have sent multiple notices to the council challenging the legality of the council tax charges, all of which have been ignored. This lack of response undermines the legitimacy of their claims.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Administrative Law Principles* - Require public bodies to respond to legitimate inquiries and challenges.
***. Fraudulent Court Practices:**
- The use of bulk summonses and administrative processes without proper judicial oversight constitutes fraudulent practices. These practices deprive individuals of their right to a fair hearing.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Fraud Act **

- Criminalizes fraudulent behaviors, including false representation and failure to disclose information.
***. Constitutional and Human Rights Violations:**
- The council's actions violate my constitutional and human rights, as they are imposing unlawful demands and depriving me of due process and fair treatment.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Human Rights Act ** - Incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, guaranteeing the right to a fair trial and protection from unlawful demands.
***. Conclusion:**
- I respectfully request that the court dismisses the council tax summons and strikes out the liability order due to the procedural, legal, and constitutional deficiencies highlighted above.
***. Declaration:**
- I declare that the contents of this statement are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
**Signature:**
- Mick Butler
- [Date]
**Index of Exhibits:**
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *MacCormick v Lord Advocate (*) SC ** - Clear jurisdictional authority is necessary.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Magistrates' Courts Act *, Section ** - Judicial oversight in issuing summonses is mandated.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:**

*Lord Manning's ruling (*)* - Validity of signatures on court orders.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Local Government Finance Act ** - Proper allocation and use of council tax funds.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Clearfield Doctrine (*)* - Limitations of corporate authority over individuals.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Administrative Law Principles* - Requirement for public bodies to respond to inquiries.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Fraud Act ** - Criminalizes fraudulent behaviors.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Human Rights Act ** - Guarantees the right to a fair trial and protection from unlawful demands.

---
**Witness Statement of Mick Butler**
***. Jurisdiction and Validity of the Court:**
- I challenge the jurisdiction of this court to hear this matter. This court must establish jurisdiction before proceeding.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *MacCormick v Lord Advocate (*) SC ** - Affirms the necessity of clear jurisdictional authority.
***. Proper Judicial Oversight:**
- The issuance of summons and liability orders lacks proper judicial oversight. Summonses must be issued by a judicial officer, not administratively.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Magistrates' Courts Act *, Section ** - Mandates judicial oversight in issuing summonses.
***. Validity of Liability Orders:**
- Liability orders must be signed by a judicial officer to be valid. Unsigned orders are considered void.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Lord Manning's ruling (*)* - Asserts the necessity of signatures on court orders for validity.
***. Misuse of Council Tax Funds:**
- The council tax funds are being misappropriated, not going to local services but rather to a consolidated fund.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Local

Government Finance Act ** - Outlines the proper allocation and use of council tax funds.
***. Legal Fiction and Authority:**
- I assert that the council is attempting to enforce payment against a legal fiction (all caps name) rather than the living man. This practice is fraudulent and undermines lawful processes.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Clearfield Doctrine (*)* - Establishes that private corporations (including government entities acting as such) have no more power than any other private corporation over private individuals.
***. Ignored Notices and Lack of Response:**
- I have sent multiple notices to the council challenging the legality of the council tax charges, all of which have been ignored. This lack of response undermines the legitimacy of their claims.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Administrative Law Principles* - Require public bodies to respond to legitimate inquiries and challenges.
***. Fraudulent Court Practices:**
- The use of bulk summonses and administrative processes without proper judicial oversight constitutes fraudulent practices. These practices deprive individuals of their right to a fair hearing.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Fraud Act ** - Criminalizes fraudulent behaviors, including false representation and failure to disclose information.

***. Constitutional and Human Rights Violations:**
- The council's actions violate my constitutional and human rights, as they are imposing unlawful demands and depriving me of due process and fair treatment.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Human Rights Act ** - Incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, guaranteeing the right to a fair trial and protection from unlawful demands.
***. Conclusion:**
- I respectfully request that the court dismisses the council tax summons and strikes out the liability order due to the procedural, legal, and constitutional deficiencies highlighted above.
***. Declaration:**
- I declare that the contents of this statement are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
**Signature:**
- Mick Butler
- [Date]
**Index of Exhibits:**
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *MacCormick v Lord Advocate (*) SC ** - Clear jurisdictional authority is necessary.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Magistrates' Courts Act *, Section ** - Judicial oversight in issuing summonses is mandated.
- **Exhibit GJT-*:** *Lord Manning's ruling (*)* - Validity of signatures on