The defendant appealed his conviction for being a rogue and vagabond after being found in an enclosed yard and having a criminal intent. He was hiding from the police.
Held: His appeal was allowed. Hiding from the police was not an unlawful purpose within the section, since there was no criminal activity in mind which was a requirement under the section. Courts should be careful before using the section. It was preventative in intent.
Judges:
Auld LJ, Collins J
Citations:
Times 08-Oct-2007
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 28 June 2022; Ref: scu.260260