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Wayne Fullard, Ryan Roalfe, Regina (on the Application Of) v Woking Magistrates’ Court: Admn 16 Nov 2005

The defendants challenged convictions for assaulting police officers acting in the course of their duty. They said the officers were not so acting. The first defendant had been stopped in a vehicle which had left the scene of an accident. At the time, someone else was driving. The police officer suspected he had been drinking … Continue reading Wayne Fullard, Ryan Roalfe, Regina (on the Application Of) v Woking Magistrates’ Court: Admn 16 Nov 2005

Pegram, Regina (on The Application of) v Bristol Crown Court and Others: Admn 22 Mar 2019

The appellant was taking part in a chaotic demonstration. The officer reached from behind the appellant to take his arm, in order to warn him as to his behaviour. The appellant flailed his arm, striking the officer. He now sought to appeal by case stated from conviction for assaulting an officer in the conduct of … Continue reading Pegram, Regina (on The Application of) v Bristol Crown Court and Others: Admn 22 Mar 2019

Wragg, Regina (on the Application Of) v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 15 Jun 2005

The court faced a case stated where the defendant had been accused of resisting arrest. The officers claimed to have anticipated a breach of the peace, having been called to a domestic dispute. Held: Though the defendant had not behaved with violence in the presence of the officers the court was entitled to conclude from … Continue reading Wragg, Regina (on the Application Of) v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 15 Jun 2005

Linehan v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 8 Oct 1999

Appeal by way of Case Stated against a decision convicting the Applicant of two charges of assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty, contrary to section 89(1) of the Police Act 1996. He had refused entry to officers acting under a section 18 authority, the appellant’s sone being in custody. Held: The facts … Continue reading Linehan v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 8 Oct 1999

Syed v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 13 Jan 2010

The defendant appealed by case stated against his conviction for assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty. Three officers responded to a report of a disturbance and entered his house despite his struggle. The officers purported to use their powers under section 17 of the 1984 Act. Held: The appeal succeeded. The … Continue reading Syed v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 13 Jan 2010

O’Loughlin v Chief Constable of Essex: CA 12 Dec 1997

Police, when using force to enter premises, must still give their reasons for effecting their entry, to the occupant, unless this was impossible or undesirable. Buxton LJ said: ‘This paragraph strictly speaking did not apply in the present case, because no search was contemplated. It is, however, a strong indication of the importance and relevance … Continue reading O’Loughlin v Chief Constable of Essex: CA 12 Dec 1997

Rawlins v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 3 Oct 2018

Appeal by way of case stated against the decision of Justices to convict him of three charges of assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty contrary to section 89(1) of the Police Act 1996. Judges: Supperstone J Citations: [2018] EWHC 2533 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 30 May 2022; … Continue reading Rawlins v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 3 Oct 2018