The defendants had been acquitted on the direction of the judge at trial, and the AG now appealed on a point of law, namely: ‘Whether on (a) a charge under section 3 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 and (b) a charge under section 17(1)(b) of the Theft Act 1968, where the accused has … Continue reading In re G and S: CACD 11 Jul 2002

Anything used for counterfeiting’ includes anything used in the process. Citations: Times 28-Jun-1994 Statutes: Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 17(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.87250

The defendants were accused under both the 1981 Act or the 1968 Act of use a false instrument with intent to defraud. They had been acquitted after a ruling from the judge that it was necessary for the prosecution to prove lack of entitlement in the defendant of what was sought to be obtained. The … Continue reading Attorney General’s Reference (No 1 of 2001): CACD 11 Jul 2002