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Lucasfilm Ltd and Others v Ainsworth and Another: SC 27 Jul 2011

The claimant had produced the Star War films which made use of props, in particular a ‘Stormtrooper’ helmet designed by the defendant. The defendant had then himself distributed models of the designs he had created. The appellant obtained judgment against the respondent in the US for punitive damages, but these had not been collected, and … Continue reading Lucasfilm Ltd and Others v Ainsworth and Another: SC 27 Jul 2011

Regina v Leather: CA 24 Mar 1993

The child abduction offence may be complete without physical removal. ‘removal from lawful control’ under the Act did not import a necessary spatial element. The issue is the removal of control. Citations: Gazette 24-Mar-1993, (1993) 98 Cr App R 179, Times 21-Jan-1993 Statutes: Child Abduction Act 1984 2(1)(a) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited … Continue reading Regina v Leather: CA 24 Mar 1993

Regina v McAndrew-Bingham: CACD 28 Dec 1998

The offence of attempted child-abduction is an offence of assault or threat of injury, and so the evidence in chief of the child complainant could be given by video recording, and any cross examination be done by live television link. Citations: Gazette 03-Feb-1999, Times 28-Dec-1998 Statutes: Child Abduction Act 1984 2, Criminal Justice Act 1988 … Continue reading Regina v McAndrew-Bingham: CACD 28 Dec 1998

Regina v Berry: CACD 29 Jan 1996

A conviction for child abduction was set aside. There had been a wrong direction on ‘child in question’. Citations: Times 29-Jan-1996 Statutes: Child Abduction Act 1984 2(3) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 08 October 2022; Ref: scu.86119

Regina v Barnet London Borough Council, Ex parte Shah: HL 16 Dec 1982

The five applicants had lived in the UK for at least three years while attending school or college. All five were subject to immigration control, four had entered as students with limited leave to remain for the duration of their studies, and the fifth had entered with his parents for settlement and had indefinite leave … Continue reading Regina v Barnet London Borough Council, Ex parte Shah: HL 16 Dec 1982

Regina v Nelmes: CACD 6 Feb 2001

Where there had been an attempted abduction of a child, there was little existing guidance on the proper sentencing. The abduction did not last long and the child was not apparently disturbed. The mother remained distressed. A sentence of three years imprisonment was too long, but to years remained appropriate. Citations: Times 06-Feb-2001 Statutes: Child … Continue reading Regina v Nelmes: CACD 6 Feb 2001

Foster and Another v Director of Public Prosecutions: CACD 1 Dec 2004

The child, aged 15, was living with her foster parents. The defendants took her to their address and plied her with drink. The foster parents contacted her, and she said she was returning home. When she did not return the foster parents reported her missing. The police contacted the defendants. The girl hid at the … Continue reading Foster and Another v Director of Public Prosecutions: CACD 1 Dec 2004

Jones, Re (Alleged Contempt of Court): FD 21 Aug 2013

The Solicitor General sought the committal of the respondent for alleged contempt of court. There had been repeated litigation between the respondent and her former husband as to whether the children should live in Spain with the father or in Wales with the mother. An order, with penal notice attached requiring the respondent to return … Continue reading Jones, Re (Alleged Contempt of Court): FD 21 Aug 2013

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