The defendant, convicted of murder, had died. It later came to light that materials with the prosecution forensic team had not been disclosed by the prosecution. Held: The Home Secretary could make a reference to the Appeal court despite the death. Such a failure could be a material procedural irregularity. The duty of disclosure on … Continue reading Regina v Maguire: CACD 1992
The defendant appealed his conviction for obtaining property by deception where part of the offence had taken place abroad. Held: Smith should be overturned. The last act or terminatory theory remains the binding common law of England and Wales. The correct rule was that before an English court could try an offence it was necessary, … Continue reading Regina v Manning: CACD 24 Jun 1998
The Home Secretary was under no duty to bring the new statutory CICB scheme into force on any particular date. He was free to continue to use his own. The court refused to order a judicial review. Judges: Staughton LJ and Buckley J Citations: Times 30-May-1994, Independent 24-May-1994 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 17(1) 108 … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department Ex Parte Fire Brigades Union and Others: QBD 24 May 1994
