CS The defendants were each prosecuted for conspiracy to rob. The robberies were well planned involving a gang of men, sometimes as many as four armed with sawn off shotguns, stolen vehicles and balaclavas for disguise. Many members of the public were frightened and spoke of the difficulties in putting the experience behind them. Threats … Continue reading Regina v McFeeley, Anderson, Taberer, Erdman, Neale: CACD 10 Dec 1997
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The scheme for the payment of compensation for the enforced surrender of handguns was a VATable supply. The transfer of ownership of the guns to the government in return for the compensation was a supply of goods within the Act. Citations: Times 18-Apr-2000 Statutes: Firearms Amendment Act 1997 VAT Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.84577
The claimant surrendered guns and ammunition under the 1997 Act, and was due to be compensated. His claim was not settled, and he commenced an action in the County Court for the sums claimed. The defendant denied any duty to pay up within a reasonable period, and asserted that any claim must be by way … Continue reading Steed v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 26 May 2000