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Jones v Department of Employment: CA 1989

The claimant said the respondent adjudication officer had been negligent in assessing and rejecting his claim for benefits, which had later been allowed on appeal. The officer claimed he was exercising a judicial office and was immune from action. He appealed refusal of his strike out claim, and added that he had no duty of … Continue reading Jones v Department of Employment: CA 1989

Welsh v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: 1993

On conviction for one offence, the plaintiff asked for two other offences to be taken into consideration. He was bailed pending sentence. He was then arrested for the other offences and wrongfully held in custody. The Crown Prosecution Service had negligently failed to notify the police of the events in court. W sought damages. The … Continue reading Welsh v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: 1993