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Case Reference: OCS307856F
Policy Reference: HAP603806360
Claimant: Michael P. Lennon
Status: Litigant in Person
Prepared by: Michael P. Lennon, Bellaghy
Designation: 84-NC-GOV
Date: 16 February 2026
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1. COVER SHEET
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
King’s Bench Division
Case Reference: 24/061873/02
Between
Michael P. Lennon
Applicant
and
Belfast City Council
Respondent
Hearing listed: 20 March 2026
Bundle Title:
OCS307856F – Master Evidence Archive
Prepared by:
Michael P. Lennon
72 Mullaghboy Road
Bellaghy
Magherafelt
BT45 8JH
2. PURPOSE OF THE BUNDLE
This bundle consolidates documentary evidence relating to:
• The burial incident of 1 October 2021
• Subsequent administrative and procedural failures
• Medical incapacity affecting legal participation
• Insolvency consequences arising from those events
• Engagement with statutory benefit systems (ESA / UC)
• Insurance policy HAP603806360 and legal expenses claim
• Proceedings relating to Belfast City Council
The bundle supports the application to set aside the Order dated 20 May 2025.
3. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
Originating Incident — 1 October 2021
While acting in my professional capacity as a Funeral Director, a coffin collapsed into an open grave within the jurisdiction of Belfast City Council cemetery operations.
The collapse occurred within an operational environment controlled by the Council.
The incident arose from failure of operational safeguards and cemetery procedures.
Following the incident:
• Council staff withdrew operational responsibility
• No clear investigative process was provided
• I was subjected to verbal abuse within the cemetery environment
• Access to investigative findings was denied
This event constitutes the originating factual incident.
4. MEDICAL AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Following the incident and subsequent institutional failures, I experienced significant deterioration in mental health.
This resulted in:
• psychiatric treatment and hospital admission
• severe functional impairment
• inability to properly engage with legal proceedings
Medical documentation confirms that I was medically incapacitated during key stages of the legal process leading to the Order dated 20 May 2025.
5. FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONSEQUENCES
As a direct consequence of the events described above:
• my financial position deteriorated
• creditors pursued enforcement action
• I entered an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)
• I was required to engage with statutory benefit systems
These impacts are documented through the evidence contained within this bundle.
6. BENEFITS SYSTEM EVIDENCE (ESA / UC)
The bundle contains statutory documentation demonstrating engagement with the benefits system during periods of incapacity.
Key documents include:
ESA50 Form
Work Capability Assessment questionnaire documenting functional impairment.
ESA50 Supporting Letter
Formal explanatory statement outlining medical, psychological and functional limitations.
ESA Supporting Narrative (Google Document)
First-person account explaining the lived effects of illness.
Universal Credit Documentation
Administrative records demonstrating claim status and system decisions.
Official contact channels used:
esa.online@dfcni.gov.uk
uc.customerservice@dfcni.gov.uk
These documents demonstrate continuous engagement with statutory processes.
7. INSOLVENCY AND CREDITOR CONDUCT
Evidence relating to insolvency proceedings includes:
PayPlan IVA Documentation
IVA reference: 14595505
Evidence demonstrates:
• creditor notice of IVA approval
• continued creditor contact following approval
• incorrect credit defaults
• administrative conduct inconsistent with IVA protections
Relevant parties include:
PayPlan
Link Financial Outsourcing Ltd
ivaservices3@payplan.com
8. INSURANCE AND LEGAL CLAIM
Insurance policy reference:
HAP603806360
This policy provides legal expenses cover for claims arising from professional or civil disputes.
Evidence includes:
• policy documentation
• insurance correspondence
• claim archive OCS307856F Master.zip
The insurance claim relates to:
• professional negligence claim
• disability discrimination / procedural abuse claim
Arc Legal claim references:
26563/1739
26563/1770
9. EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits support this bundle:
MPL-EX-01 Burial Incident Record
MPL-EX-02 Cemetery Responsibility Records
MPL-EX-03 Correspondence with Belfast City Council
MPL-EX-04 Investigation Disclosure Failure
MPL-EX-05 Cemetery Abuse Incident Record
MPL-EX-06 Professional Identity Evidence
MPL-EX-07 Police Interaction Records
MPL-EX-08 Medical Records
MPL-EX-09 ESA Medical Evidence
MPL-EX-10 Universal Credit Records
MPL-EX-11 ESA Correspondence
MPL-EX-12 Insurance Claim Archive
MPL-EX-13 Creditor Correspondence
MPL-EX-14 Credit Report Evidence
MPL-EX-15 Electoral Roll Evidence
MPL-EX-16 Photographic Identity Evidence
MPL-EX-17 Administrative Correspondence
MPL-EX-18 Legal Correspondence
MPL-EX-19 Legal Aid Evidence
MPL-EX-20 Court Correspondence
MPL-EX-21 Magistrates’ Court Records
MPL-EX-22 Crown Court Records
MPL-EX-23 High Court Correspondence
MPL-EX-24 High Court Application
MPL-EX-25 Order dated 20 May 2025
MPL-EX-26 Medical Incapacity Evidence
MPL-EX-27 Chronology Record
MPL-EX-28 Governance Documentation
MPL-EX-29 Statement of Evidence
MPL-EX-30 Present Application
Each exhibit is preserved in its original form.
10. CORE LEGAL ISSUE
The central legal issue is procedural fairness.
The Order dated 20 May 2025 was made during a period when I was medically incapacitated and unable to properly represent my legal interests.
The application seeks to determine whether procedural unfairness occurred and whether the Order should be set aside.
11. STATEMENT OF TRUTH
I believe that the facts stated in this document are true.
I understand that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against any person who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a Statement of Truth.
Signed
Michael P. Lennon
Applicant – Litigant in Person
Date: 16 February 2026
Designation: 84-NC-GOV
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Recently I submitted an Application and a to set the other
Case Reference: 24/061873/02 (Core Issue)
Hearing for the order to be set aside is listed For 20th March 2026 10pm
Between:
Michael P. Lennon
Applicant
-and-
Belfast City Council
Respondent
COURT BUNDLE
APPLICATION TO REVIEW AND SET ASIDE ORDER
WITH STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE AND EXHIBITS
Prepared by:
Michael P. Lennon
72 Mullaghboy Road
Bellaghy
Magherafelt
BT45 8JH
Status: Litigant in Person
Designation: 84-NC-GOV
Date: 16 February 2026
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SECTION 1 — APPLICATION
1.1 Application
I, Michael P. Lennon, respectfully apply to the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland, King’s Bench Division, for an Order reviewing and setting aside the Order dated 20 May 2025.
This application is made pursuant to:
The inherent jurisdiction of the High Court;
The interests of justice;
The principles of procedural fairness;
My right to fair participation in legal proceedings.
1.2 Order Challenged
The Order dated 20 May 2025 recorded that:
Proceedings were withdrawn;
Each party was to bear its own costs.
I respectfully submit that this Order was made while I was medically incapacitated and unable to meaningfully participate.
1.3 Relief Sought
I respectfully request:
That the Order dated 20 May 2025 be reviewed and set aside;
That the Court determine whether procedural unfairness occurred;
That I be permitted to properly present my case;
Such further relief as the Court considers just.
SECTION 2 — STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE
2.1 Professional Standing
I am a Funeral Director based in Bellaghy, Northern Ireland.
My professional role requires lawful conduct, responsibility, and accountability.
I have acted in good faith at all times.
2.2 Originating Incident — 1 October 2021
On 1 October 2021, while acting in my professional capacity, a coffin collapsed into an open grave within Belfast City Council cemetery jurisdiction.
This occurred in an operational environment controlled by Belfast City Council.
The collapse occurred due to failure of operational safeguards and procedural control.
Council staff failed to maintain proper operational responsibility.
This was the originating incident.
2.3 Council Failure and Procedural Breakdown
Following the incident:
Council staff withdrew operationally;
I was not provided procedural clarity;
I was subjected to verbal abuse at a Council cemetery;
I was denied access to investigative findings.
The Council failed to properly resolve the incident.
2.4 Medical Impact and Incapacity
Following these events, I experienced severe mental health deterioration.
I was admitted for psychiatric treatment.
Medical evidence confirms incapacity during the relevant legal period.
This materially impaired my ability to participate in proceedings.
2.5 Financial and Administrative Consequences
Following the originating incident and subsequent institutional failures, I experienced:
Financial disruption;
Creditor enforcement;
Administrative disruption;
Statutory benefit engagement.
These impacts are documented in the exhibit evidence.
2.6 Court Proceedings and Procedural Disadvantage
During proceedings culminating in the Order dated 20 May 2025, I was medically incapacitated and without legal representation.
I was unable to meaningfully protect my legal interests.
The Order occurred within this context.
2.7 Purpose of Application
This application seeks lawful judicial review to ensure procedural fairness.
This application is made in good faith.
SECTION 3 — EXHIBIT INDEX
I rely upon the following exhibits:
MPL-EX-01 Burial Incident Record
MPL-EX-02 Cemetery Responsibility Records
MPL-EX-03 Correspondence with Belfast City Council
MPL-EX-04 Investigation Disclosure Failure
MPL-EX-05 Cemetery Abuse Incident Record
MPL-EX-06 Professional Identity Evidence
MPL-EX-07 Police Interaction Records
MPL-EX-08 Medical Records
MPL-EX-09 ESA Medical Evidence
MPL-EX-10 Universal Credit Records
MPL-EX-11 ESA Correspondence
MPL-EX-12 Insurance Claim Archive
MPL-EX-13 Creditor Correspondence
MPL-EX-14 Credit Report Evidence
MPL-EX-15 Electoral Roll Evidence
MPL-EX-16 Photographic Identity Evidence
MPL-EX-17 Administrative Correspondence
MPL-EX-18 Legal Correspondence
MPL-EX-19 Legal Aid Evidence
MPL-EX-20 Court Correspondence
MPL-EX-21 Magistrates’ Court Records
MPL-EX-22 Crown Court Records
MPL-EX-23 High Court Correspondence
MPL-EX-24 High Court Application
MPL-EX-25 Order dated 20 May 2025
MPL-EX-26 Medical Incapacity Evidence
MPL-EX-27 Chronology Record
MPL-EX-28 Governance Documentation
MPL-EX-29 Statement of Evidence
MPL-EX-30 Present Application
SECTION 4 — EXHIBITS
Each exhibit is attached behind this index and marked sequentially:
MPL-EX-01
MPL-EX-02
MPL-EX-03
through
MPL-EX-30
Each exhibit is true and preserved in original form.
SECTION 5 — STATEMENT OF TRUTH
I believe that the facts stated in this Court Bundle are true.
I understand that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against any person who makes a false statement in a document verified by a Statement of Truth.
Signed:
Michael P. Lennon
Applicant
Litigant in Person
Date: 16 February 2026
Designation: 84-NC-GOV
FINAL STEP — HOW TO FILE
Convert this into a single PDF in this exact order:
Cover Sheet
Application
Statement of Evidence
Exhibit Index
Exhibits (MPL-EX-01 to MPL-EX-30)
File with:
The Royal Courts of Justice
Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JF
and serve a copy on:
Belfast City Council
City Hall
Belfast
.
I, Michael P. Lennon, Funeral Director of Bellaghy, hereby confirm that since 2021 I have undertaken sustained and deliberate action to ensure that no person, no family, and no community is left without voice, dignity, or protection during their most vulnerable moments.
This undertaking arose not from theory, but from lived reality. Through my professional duty and personal experience, I witnessed the consequences of silence, administrative failure, and systemic fragmentation. I made a clear and conscious decision to act—not for personal gain, but in service of continuity, truth, and the common good.
My role has always been rooted in respect for the individual and the family unit. As a Funeral Director, I stand at the intersection of life, death, and the space between. That position carries a responsibility beyond logistics. It demands integrity, accountability, and the courage to act when systems fall short.
Since 2021, every action I have taken has been guided by a single principle: that no individual or family should be abandoned, overlooked, or denied their rightful dignity. This commitment extends beyond profession. It is a permanent undertaking of stewardship, grounded in duty to community and future generations.
This statement is made truthfully, in full awareness of its significance, and stands as a clear record of my actions, intent, and ongoing responsibility.
Signed,
Michael P. Lennon
Bellaghy
Funeral Director
Undertaking in force since 2021
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Michael P Lennon Image Author identification image used for official correspondence, submissions, and document headers.
esa.online@dfcni.gov.uk: ESA department contact for submission of ESA50 forms and supporting medical evidence. ESA50 Supporting Document Creation (Google Doc): Drafted first-person supporting statement explaining functional impairment for ESA assessment.
uc.customerservice@dfcni.gov.uk: Universal Credit customer service contact regarding claim administration and disputes.
FACTUAL CHRONOLOGY AND CONTEXT.pdf: Structured factual timeline outlining events, decisions, and systemic failures relevant to benefits and legal matters.
info@linkfinancial.co.uk: Creditor contact relating to debt enforcement and post-insolvency conduct. PayPlan IVA Full Report (Creditor Behaviour): Evidence pack detailing creditor misconduct, incorrect defaults, and contact after IVA approval.
ivaservices3@payplan.com: PayPlan IVA service contact for case management and formal correspondence. ESA50 Supporting Letter – Michael P. Lennon: Formal supporting letter accompanying ESA50, outlining medical and functional impact.
ESA50 Form: Completed ESA50 questionnaire submitted for Work Capability Assessment.
OCS307856F Master.zip: Consolidated archive of insurance claim documents and supporting correspondence. UC_20260113_094142_0000.pdf: Universal Credit system-generated document evidencing claim status and administrative action.
IMG_20260113_160841.jpg: Photographic evidence referenced in support of documented events.
HAP603806360-MPL-Scan-Docs: Scanned insurance and claim-related documents linked to policy reference HAP603806360.
Michael P Lennon Image
esa.online@dfcni.gov.uk
ESA50 Supporting Document Creation
uc.customerservice@dfcni.gov.uk
FACTUAL CHRONOLOGY AND CONTEXT.pdf
info@linkfinancial.co.uk
Gmail - PayPlan IVA Reference: 14595505 - Full Report – Creditor Behaviour, Incorrect Defaults & Contact After IVA Approval.
ivaservices3@payplan.com
ESA50 SUPPORTING LETTER – MICHAEL P. LENNON --1.pdf
ESA50
OCS307856F Master.zip
UC_20260113_094142_0000.…
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To: foi@belfastcity.gov.uk
Date: 20 February 2026
Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Formal Request
Applicant:
Michael P. Lennon Jr
POST Hard Copy to.
72 Mullaghboy Road
Bellaghy
Magherafelt
County Londonderry
BT45 8JH
Date of Birth: 27 June 1984
Email: stmichaelhm84@gmail.com
Telephone: 07760 354794
Dear Sir or Madam,
This is a formal request for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This request relates to all burial procedures, operational actions, staff conduct, and administrative decisions undertaken by Belfast City Council on 1 October 2021, specifically in connection with the burial of Mr McNamee, and the operational management of cemetery services on that date.
I require full disclosure of the following information, without omission:
1. Policies and Procedures
All burial policies, operational procedures, protocols, and guidance documents in force on 1 October 2021, including but not limited to:
Burial operational manuals
Cemetery management procedures
Duty-of-care protocols
Incident management procedures
Escalation procedures
Staff operational guidance
2. Operational Records
All records created on, before, or after 1 October 2021 relating to the burial, including:
Burial registers
Cemetery logs
Staff duty rosters
Site supervisor records
Contractor records
Grave preparation records
Work allocation records
3. Internal Communications
All internal and external communications relating to the burial, including:
Emails
Internal correspondence
Memoranda
Incident notifications
Management communications
Communications with contractors
Communications with external parties
This includes communications before, during, and after 1 October 2021.
4. Incident, Complaint, or Investigation Records
Full disclosure of:
Incident reports
Complaint records
Internal investigations
Risk assessments
Compliance reviews
Serious incident escalation reports
Governance or oversight reviews
5. Staff and Responsibility Records
The official roles, job titles, and operational responsibilities of all Belfast City Council personnel involved in cemetery operations on 1 October 2021, including:
Supervisors
Managers
Cemetery officers
Operational staff
(Names may be redacted where legally required, but roles and responsibility structures must be disclosed.)
6. Governance, Oversight, and Compliance
All documents relating to:
Legal compliance with burial regulations
Internal governance reviews
Duty of care compliance
Procedural compliance monitoring
7. Records Retention and Destruction
If any requested records no longer exist, please provide:
The record retention policy applicable
The date of destruction
The legal basis for destruction
Statutory Obligations
This request includes all recorded information held in any form, including:
Electronic records
Emails
Paper records
Archived records
Backup records
Under Section 1 and Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, you are required to respond within 20 working days.
If any information is withheld, you are required to provide:
The specific legal exemption relied upon
The justification for that exemption
Confirmation whether information exists but is being withheld
If necessary, this request will be referred to the Information Commissioner’s Office for regulatory review.
Please provide all information electronically to:
stmichaelhm84@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,
Michael P. Lennon Jr
Mindspire Transparency Record
Licence Reference: H-M-W-AI-LIC-84-NC-GOV
Framework Reference: OCS307856F
Issued by: Michael P. Lennon Jr – Bellaghy, Northern Ireland
I am placing this statement on record in my own words and under my own authority.
Between 2024 and 2026 I was interacting with multiple public institutions and financial systems while medically vulnerable and later detained under the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order. During that period I experienced a series of administrative and procedural failures involving welfare administration, local government process, creditor behaviour, and legal representation access.
These events are now documented through structured evidence including correspondence, court references, insurance claim documentation, and financial records. The material forms part of an indexed evidential record submitted under the Arc Legal claims process and preserved within the Mindspire governance archive.
Despite confirmation that Legal Expenses Insurance under Policy HAP603806360 was valid and active, the appointed solicitors confirmed they could not act and no replacement representation was provided. This left me effectively navigating complex legal and administrative systems without the representation the policy was intended to provide.
At the same time I was dealing with insolvency proceedings, welfare disruption, and ongoing administrative action by public authorities. These combined circumstances created a clear procedural imbalance at a time when reasonable adjustments for medical vulnerability were required.
I have complied with every formal process available to me:
submitting evidence, engaging with insurers, notifying public authorities, and documenting events chronologically. The record now exists as verifiable documentation rather than personal allegation.
My health has stabilised and I am now able to review the entire sequence with clarity. The conclusion is straightforward: the failures were not isolated misunderstandings but systemic procedural breakdowns across several institutions interacting at the same time.
The purpose of documenting this record is not hostility or grievance. It is accountability and transparency. The Mindspire platform exists precisely because lived experience often reveals structural gaps that systems themselves struggle to see.
This record is therefore preserved as both personal documentation and institutional insight. The facts stand as documented evidence.
Michael P. Lennon Jr
Bellaghy, Northern Ireland
March 2026
Mindspire Public Disclaimer
Mindspire publishes lived-experience insight only. It is not a medical, legal, or clinical service. Nothing published should be interpreted as professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individuals remain responsible for their own decisions and should seek qualified professional support where necessary. In an emergency contact emergency services (999 or 112). Content is published under the H-M-W-AI-LIC-84-NC-GOV licence and OCS307856F framework.
One blunt observation, Michael:
You have a large amount of material, but the power comes when it is structured and controlled, not when everything is sent everywhere. Courts and regulators pay attention to clear evidence, clear timelines, and calm language.
That version above does exactly that.
If you want, I can also produce the one-page “Operation Buzzard – 1 April Position Statement” that ties together:
• Arc Legal
• Universal Credit / DfC
• Belfast City Council
• IVA / creditor conduct
• Mindspire governance record
