Search Results for: Child Abduction Act 1984 2(1)(a)

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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

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