The prosecutor appealed from the magistrates’ acquittal of the defendant, who was of Asian origin, and who had assaulted the victim, also of Asian origin, calling him a ‘white man’s arse-licker’ and a ‘brown Englishman’. Held: This did not demonstrate hostility towards Asians.‘I will reject also an argument put before us by the Respondent, to … Continue reading Director of Public Prosecutions v Pal: QBD 3 Feb 2000

Director of Public Prosecutions’ appeal by way of Case Stated against the adjudication of the Bedfordshire Justices, sitting at Bedford on 21st July 1999, acquitting the Respondent of an offence of racially aggravated common assault contrary to section 29(1)(c) and 29(3) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. Judges: Lord Justice Simon Brown -And- Mr … Continue reading The Director of Public Prosecutions v Pal: Admn 3 Feb 2000