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Huntingdon Life Sciences Limited v Curtin; Watson; British Union for Abolition of Vivisection; Animal Liberation Front; Animal Rights Coalition and London Animal Action: CA 15 Oct 1997

The various defendants were accused of protesting repeatedly at the activities of the claimants, who sought orders under the Act to stop their protests as harassment. Held: The Act was misused by trying to use it outside the areas intended; courts will interpret the Act restrictively. The plaintiffs had had difficulty identifying the perpetrators. Burris … Continue reading Huntingdon Life Sciences Limited v Curtin; Watson; British Union for Abolition of Vivisection; Animal Liberation Front; Animal Rights Coalition and London Animal Action: CA 15 Oct 1997

Abraham and Another v Thompson and Another: CA 24 Jul 1997

The plaintiffs appealed an order that they should disclose who if any had funded their case. The case concerned failed business ventures in Portugal. Citations: [1997] EWCA Civ 2179 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appeal from – Abraham and Another v Thompson and Others ChD 12-May-1997 The court may issue a stay of proceedings pending … Continue reading Abraham and Another v Thompson and Another: CA 24 Jul 1997

Scorcea, Regina v: CACD 6 Jul 2022

Renewed application for permission to appeal against conviction Judges: Lady Justice Carr DBE Mr Justice Fraser Recorder of Westminster (Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor) (Sitting as a Judge of the High Court) Citations: [2022] EWCA Crim 968 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.682293

Allen, Regina v: CACD 22 Oct 2020

Prosecution’s application for retrial. Judges: The Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Lord Justice Fulford Mr Justice Picken And Mr Justice Martin Spencer Citations: [2020] EWCA Crim 1351 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 2003 76 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.682458

Cheshire East Council (Local Government): ICO 21 Sep 2021

The complainant requested from Cheshire East Council (‘the Council’) information regarding Covid-19 disbursements. The Council refused to disclose some of the information and cited section 31(1)(a) (prevention or detection of crime) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council correctly applied the exemption to the withheld information. Therefore, the Commissioner does not require … Continue reading Cheshire East Council (Local Government): ICO 21 Sep 2021

Press Association, Regina (on The Application of) v Cambridge Crown Court: CACD 21 Nov 2012

The Association complained that an order preventing the naming of a defendant after his conviction so as to protect the identity of the complainant was made in excess of the court’s jurisdiction. Citations: [2012] EWCA Crim 2434 Links: Bailii Statutes: Contempt of Court Act 1981 4(2) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime, Media Updated: 06 November … Continue reading Press Association, Regina (on The Application of) v Cambridge Crown Court: CACD 21 Nov 2012

BB, Regina (on The Application of) v Special Immigration Appeals Commission and Another: CA 19 Nov 2012

The Secretary of State wished to deport the applicant on the basis of his suspected involvement in acts of terrorism. An order for his deportation had been revoked by the respondent, but he had remained on very stringent bail conditions, since 2007. Held: The case failed on the article 6 issue because (i) the decision … Continue reading BB, Regina (on The Application of) v Special Immigration Appeals Commission and Another: CA 19 Nov 2012

Wilkes, Regina v: CACD 7 Mar 2003

The defendant was convicted of burglary. He had a previous conviction, within the statutory assumption period of six years, for handling. Both the property stolen in the burglary and the property handled had been recovered intact and restored, undamaged, to the true owners. The defendant had obtained no other benefit from the offences. These two … Continue reading Wilkes, Regina v: CACD 7 Mar 2003

Taitt v The State: PC 8 Nov 2012

(Trinidad and Tobago) The defendant sought leave to appeal against his conviction for murder, with the death penalty mandatory sentence. He was of severely low intelligence. Held: The appeal against conviction would not be allowed. Settled law showed that he was not unable to assist and contribute to his defence. However the question of whether … Continue reading Taitt v The State: PC 8 Nov 2012

Zinga and Another v Regina: CACD 7 Nov 2012

The appellants challenged the manner in which search warrants had been obtained against them. Judges: Rafferty LJ, McCombe, Thirlwall JJ Citations: [2012] EWCA Crim 2357 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Mills and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Sussex Police and Another Admn 25-Jul-2014 The claimants faced criminal charges … Continue reading Zinga and Another v Regina: CACD 7 Nov 2012

Pope v Regina: CACD 1 Nov 2012

A woman had been murdered. Her husband was acquitted, and the present appellant then charged and convicted. His appeal succeeded, and a retrial ordered. He now appealed against his second conviction. The defendant now appealed, saying that there remained a ‘lurking doubt’. Held: The appeal failed. The verdict of the jury was entirely supported by … Continue reading Pope v Regina: CACD 1 Nov 2012

Williamson, Regina v: CACD 2 Aug 2012

Renewed application for leave to appeal against a conviction for possession of a prohibited firearm, contrary to section 5(1)(aba) of the Firearms Act 1968. Citations: [2012] EWCA Crim 2114 Links: Bailii Statutes: Firearms Act 1968 (5(1)(aba) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: scu.465617

Bowe, Regina v: CANI 9 Oct 2012

Appeal against conviction of possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances contrary to Article 64(1) of the 2004 Order. Judges: Morgan LCJ, Girvan LJ and Coghlin LJ Citations: [2012] NICA 42 Links: Bailii Statutes: Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 Northern Ireland, Crime Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: scu.465418

Director of Public Prosecutions v Smylie: CANI 17 Oct 2012

The Director appeled by case stated against the allowing of the defendant’s appeal against his conviction for permitting the consumption of intoxicating liquor in public house premises other than during permitted hours Judges: Morgan LCJ, Girvan LJ and Coghlin LJ Citations: [2012] NICA 45 Links: Bailii Northern Ireland, Crime, Licensing Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Director of Public Prosecutions v Smylie: CANI 17 Oct 2012

Lauchlan and Another v HM Advocate: HCJ 5 Jun 2009

The appellants were charged with murder. They appealed against an extension of time given to allow the prosecution to proceed. Held: The appeal failed. Judges: Lord Carloway, Lord Clarke, Lord Mackay of Drumadoon Citations: 2013 SCL 7, [2012] HCJAC 137, 2012 GWD 36-725, [2012] ScotHC HCJAC – 137 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: Scotland Cited by: See … Continue reading Lauchlan and Another v HM Advocate: HCJ 5 Jun 2009

Passmore, Regina v: CACD 18 Jun 2007

P was claiming housing and council tax benefit. He had been convicted of dishonestly failing to give prompt notification of ‘a change of circumstances affecting any entitlement of his to any benefit or other payment or advantage under the relevant social security legislation’, contrary to section 111A. The court was asked the meaning of the … Continue reading Passmore, Regina v: CACD 18 Jun 2007

Mohammed, Regina v; Regina v Osman: CACD 16 Oct 2007

When a court considered a case involving a question of whether an asylum applicant who had arrived in the UK without documents or with false documents, it had to balance properly the need for control over entry with the stark realities which faced a person fleeing persecution. Held: section 2(13) did not define a ‘false … Continue reading Mohammed, Regina v; Regina v Osman: CACD 16 Oct 2007

George, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 23 Oct 2012

The claimant had had indefinite leave to remain. He was convicted of a serious offence and ordered to be deported. He successfully appealed against that order, but now said that the effect of that was to revive his indefinite leave to remain. Held: His appeal succeeded. Judges: Maurice Kay, Stanley Burnton LJJ, Sir Stephen Sedley … Continue reading George, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 23 Oct 2012

Scottish Ministers, Re Stirton and Another: SCS 17 Oct 2012

Citations: [2012] ScotCS CSOH – 166 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: Scotland Citing: See Also – Scottish Ministers v Stirton and Another SCS 5-Feb-2008 Application for an interim administration order in terms of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and for warrant for inhibition and arrestment . . See Also – Scottish Ministers v Stirton and Another … Continue reading Scottish Ministers, Re Stirton and Another: SCS 17 Oct 2012

Jyske Bank Gibraltar Ltd v Administracion Del Estado: ECJ 4 Oct 2012

ECJ Opinion – Combating of money laundering and terrorism financing – Directive 2005/60/EC – Obligation on credit institutions to declare suspicious financial transactions – Institutions operating under the freedom to provide services – Identification of national financial information unit responsible for collecting information – Interpretation of Article 22(2) of Directive 2005/60 – Restriction on the … Continue reading Jyske Bank Gibraltar Ltd v Administracion Del Estado: ECJ 4 Oct 2012

Calvert v Regina: CACD 9 Oct 2012

The defendant appealed against his conviction for sexual offences against his step-daughter. Ther ewas evidence of consensual sexual activity between tem after she had reaced adulthood. Held: The appeal failed. The judge had properly directed the jury as to the possibility of his dominance over the complainant so as to explain the later behaviour without … Continue reading Calvert v Regina: CACD 9 Oct 2012

In re Jokai Tea Holdings Ltd: CA 1989

An ‘unless order’ for the service of particulars of defence was a not obeyed but application was made to amend the defence involving the abandonment of the paragraphs of which particulars had been ordered. Held: ‘it appears to me that there must be degrees of appropriate consequences even where the conduct of someone who has … Continue reading In re Jokai Tea Holdings Ltd: CA 1989

Regina (on the Application of Cawser) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 5 Nov 2003

The claimant was serving a prison sentence for serious sexual offences. He would not be released until he had completed a sex offenders programme, but one was not made available, delaying his release. Held: ‘The Secretary of State is not under an absolute duty to devise and provide courses for all who want them and, … Continue reading Regina (on the Application of Cawser) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 5 Nov 2003

Real, Regina v: CACD 23 Jun 2022

Application for extension of time to appeal – refused Judges: Lord Justice William Davis Mr Justice Fraser Mrs Justice May Citations: [2022] EWCA Crim 984 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 05 November 2022; Ref: scu.682288

Vanegas, Regina v: CACD 19 Dec 2014

Judges: Lord Justice Elias Mr Justice Simon Mr Justice Cox DBE Citations: [2014] EWCA Crim 2911 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 05 November 2022; Ref: scu.682127

Boardman, Rex v: CACD 5 Oct 2022

Judges: Lord Justice William Davis Mrs Justice Cheema Grubb Mrs Justice Hill Citations: [2022] EWCA Crim 1353 Links: Bailii, Judiciary Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 05 November 2022; Ref: scu.682066

Hamilton and Another v The Queen: PC 16 Aug 2012

(Jamaica) The Board emphasised the need for the use of procedures designed to speed criminal appeals. Citations: [2012] UKPC 31, [2012] 1 WLR 2875 Links: Bailii Cited by: Cited – Taitt v The State PC 8-Nov-2012 (Trinidad and Tobago) The defendant sought leave to appeal against his conviction for murder, with the death penalty mandatory … Continue reading Hamilton and Another v The Queen: PC 16 Aug 2012

Ahmad And Aswat v United Kingdom: ECHR 10 Jul 2007

(Statement of Facts) To resist an extradition application to America to stand trial on various federal charges, the appellants claimed that if they were extradited there was a real prospect that they would be made subject to a determination by the President that would have the effect that they be detained indefinitely and/or that they … Continue reading Ahmad And Aswat v United Kingdom: ECHR 10 Jul 2007

Ahmad and Aswat v United Kingdom: ECHR 6 Jul 2010

It will only be in exceptional circumstances that an applicant’s private or family life in a contracting state will outweigh the legitimate aim pursued by his or her extradition. Recalling that there is no right in the Convention not to be extradited and that, by implication, there is no right to be prosecuted in a … Continue reading Ahmad and Aswat v United Kingdom: ECHR 6 Jul 2010

Sammon v Regina: CACD 18 May 2011

Appeal against conviction with the leave of the single judge to argue three grounds concerning, principally, the trial judge’s exercise of discretion under section 78 Police and Criminal Evidence 1984, and a renewed application to argue four further grounds. Judges: Lord Justice Pitchford Citations: [2011] EWCA Crim 1199 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime … Continue reading Sammon v Regina: CACD 18 May 2011