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Blench v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 5 Nov 2004

The defendant appealed against his conviction for assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty under section 89. He had argued that he had no case to answer. The officers had received an emergency call to the house, but the female caller had told them then not to come. On arrival, the defendant … Continue reading Blench v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 5 Nov 2004

Baker v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 27 Jan 2009

Complaint was made as to the entry by police officers into premises seeking a knife. Held: May LJ said: ‘The expression ‘saving life or limb’ is a colourful, slightly outmoded expression. It is here used in close proximity with the expression ‘preventing serious damage to property’. That predicates a degree of apprehended serious bodily injury. … Continue reading Baker v Crown Prosecution Service: Admn 27 Jan 2009

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