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Lumba (WL) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 23 Mar 2011

The claimants had been detained under the 1971 Act, after completing sentences of imprisonment pending their return to their home countries under deportations recommended by the judges at trial, or chosen by the respondent. They challenged as unlawful the respondent’s, at first unpublished, policy introduced in 2006, that by default, those awaiting deportation should be … Continue reading Lumba (WL) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 23 Mar 2011

Belhaj and Another v Director of Public Prosecutions and Another: SC 4 Jul 2018

Challenge to decision not to prosecute senior Intelligence Service officials for alleged offences in connection with his unlawful rendition and mistreatment in Libya. The issue here was whether on the hearing of the application for judicial review, it would be open to the Court to receive closed material disclosed only to the court and a … Continue reading Belhaj and Another v Director of Public Prosecutions and Another: SC 4 Jul 2018

Kambadzi (previously referred to as SK (Zimbabwe)) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 25 May 2011

False Imprisonment Damages / Immigration Detention The respondent had held the claimant in custody, but had failed to follow its own procedures. The claimant appealed against the rejection of his claim of false imprisonment. He had overstayed his immigration leave, and after convictions had served a prison sentence. When about to be released, an order … Continue reading Kambadzi (previously referred to as SK (Zimbabwe)) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 25 May 2011

Director of Public Prosecutors v Gane: Admn 1991

The defendant was charged with driving with excess alcohol and being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol. It was clear that on the facts the former charge included the latter. The magistrates found the facts proved but convicted only on the driving charge and acquitted on the lesser charge. The prosecutor appealed by … Continue reading Director of Public Prosecutors v Gane: Admn 1991

Rowlands v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: CA 20 Dec 2006

The claimant succeeded in her claims for general damages against the respondent for personal injury, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, but appealed refusal of the court to award aggravated damages against the chief constable. Held: The Chief Constable was potentially liable for aggravated and or exemplary damages for the tortious acts of his officers. An … Continue reading Rowlands v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: CA 20 Dec 2006

Girling v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another: CA 21 Dec 2006

The claimant had challenged the findings of the Parole Board in his case, saying that the Board was not an independent tribunal as required under human rights law, since it was subject to direction from the Home Secretary. Held: The Home Secretary’s appeal succeeded. The meaning of the word ‘directions’ depended on its context. The … Continue reading Girling v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another: CA 21 Dec 2006

Levey, Regina v: CACD 27 Jul 2006

The defendant appealed against his conviction of manslaughter of his baby son. He said that a family court had previously investigated the same allegations and had explicitly found itself unable to say which of himself and the mother were responsible for the death. Held: A prosecutor in a criminal a case has a broader duty … Continue reading Levey, Regina v: CACD 27 Jul 2006

Regina v Derby Crown Court, ex parte Brooks: QBD 1985

The court set out the characteristics of abuse of process in criminal matters. It may be an abuse of process if: ‘the prosecution have manipulated or misused the process of the court so as to deprive the defendant of a protection provided by the law or to take unfair advantage of a technicality.’ and ‘The … Continue reading Regina v Derby Crown Court, ex parte Brooks: QBD 1985

Bell v Director of Public Prosecutions of Jamaica: PC 1985

The appellant had been sentenced to life for firearms offences. After a successfully appeal, a retrial was ordered. More than two years had passed, after a previous attempt failed for absent witnesses. Held: Referred to the US decision in Barker and Wingo (1972) 407 US 514, invoking the sixth amendment – ‘In all criminal prosecutions, … Continue reading Bell v Director of Public Prosecutions of Jamaica: PC 1985

Regina v Singh (Dara): CACD 28 Oct 1998

When a judge passes a sentence of imprisonment on a defendant already serving time, and wants this sentence to follow the other, he should make it quite clear the sentence is consecutive to the current sentence, and follow the practice direction. Citations: Gazette 04-Nov-1998, Times 28-Oct-1998, Gazette 25-Nov-1998 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 51(2) Jurisdiction: … Continue reading Regina v Singh (Dara): CACD 28 Oct 1998

A v Hoare: QBD 8 Jul 2008

The claimant sought damages for her rape by the defendant. After his conviction and having served his sentence, the defendant won substantial sums on the lottery. Held: The sums paid by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board were not paid by the defendant tortfeasor, but by the british taxpayer, and it would be contrary to notions … Continue reading A v Hoare: QBD 8 Jul 2008

Her Majesty’s Attorney General for Gibraltar v Shimidzu (Berllaque, Intervenor): PC 28 Jun 2005

(Gibraltar) The appellants sought to argue that the failure to allow an acquitted defendant any possible order for costs was a breach of the Constitution. Held: Section 8 of the Constitution, like its analogue article 6 of the European Convention, seeks to guarantee the procedural fairness of the criminal process. Though the Convention is not … Continue reading Her Majesty’s Attorney General for Gibraltar v Shimidzu (Berllaque, Intervenor): PC 28 Jun 2005

Konzani, Regina v: CACD 17 Mar 2005

The defendant appealed conviction for inflicting grievous bodily harm on three women, by having unprotected sexual intercourse knowing that he was HIV positive, but without telling the women. Each contracted HIV. The allegation was that he had behaved recklessly on the basis that knowing that he was suffering from the HIV virus, and its consequences, … Continue reading Konzani, Regina v: CACD 17 Mar 2005

Secretary of State for the Home Department v SP: CA 21 Dec 2004

The applcant, a girl aged 17 was in a young offender institution. She complained that she had been removed to segregation without first giving her chance to be heard. The respondent argued that there were sufficient post decision safeguards to ensure fairness. Held: Modern standards of fairnesss required that she be given opportunity to be … Continue reading Secretary of State for the Home Department v SP: CA 21 Dec 2004

Secretary of State for the Home Department v Hindawi and Headley: CA 13 Oct 2004

The applicant was a foreign national serving a long-term prison sentence. He complained that UK nationals would have had their case referred to the parole board before his. Held: The right to be referred to the parole board was a statutory right, which was not the same as an article 3 right to liberty and … Continue reading Secretary of State for the Home Department v Hindawi and Headley: CA 13 Oct 2004

Thompson v Mitchell: CACD 23 Aug 2004

The defendant appealed a sentence for contempt of court. The judge had imposed a sentence, and then stated that he was not to be released before a particular date. Held: The court was not free to impose such a condition. Calculation of release dates was governed by statute, which in this case allowed the defendant … Continue reading Thompson v Mitchell: CACD 23 Aug 2004

Alabaster v Barclays Bank Plc and Another: CA 3 May 2005

The claimant sought increased maternity pay. Before beginning her maternity leave she had been awarded a pay increase, but it was not backdated so as to affect the period upon which the calculation of her average pay was based. The court made a detailed comparison of the regimes for protection under the Employment Rights Act … Continue reading Alabaster v Barclays Bank Plc and Another: CA 3 May 2005

Dudson, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 28 Jul 2005

The defendant had committed a murder when aged 16, and after conviction sentenced to be detailed during Her Majesty’s Pleasure. His tarriff had been set at 18 years, reduced to 16 years after review. Held: ‘What is at issue is the general right to a ‘fair and public hearing’ in article 6(1). There is no … Continue reading Dudson, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 28 Jul 2005

Makin v Attorney-General for New South Wales: PC 12 Dec 1893

The accused had been charged with the murder of an infant who had been given into their care by the child’s mother after payment of a fee. They appealed after admission of evidence that several other infants had been received by the accused persons from other mothers and that their bodies were found buried in … Continue reading Makin v Attorney-General for New South Wales: PC 12 Dec 1893

Independent Assessor v O’Brien, Hickey, Hickey: CA 29 Jul 2004

The claimants had been imprisoned for many years before their convictions were quashed. They claimed compensation under the Act. The assessor said that there should be deducted from the award the living expenses they would have incurred if they had not been in prison. Held: The statutory scheme replaced an ex gratia scheme, and there … Continue reading Independent Assessor v O’Brien, Hickey, Hickey: CA 29 Jul 2004

Roberts v Parole Board: CA 28 Jul 2004

The discretionary life-prisoner faced a parole board. The Secretary of State wished to present evidence, but wanted the witness to be protected. The Parole Board appointed special counsel to hear the evidence on behalf of the prisoner on terms that the prisoner was not to know of the evidence. The prisoner appealed. Held: The appeal … Continue reading Roberts v Parole Board: CA 28 Jul 2004

Pelling v Bruce-Williams, Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs intervening: CA 5 Jul 2004

The applicant sought an order that his application for a joint residence order should be held in public. Held: Though there was some attractiveness in the applicant’s arguments, the issue had been fully canvassed by the ECHR. The time had come for the court to consider in each case whether a proper balance of competing … Continue reading Pelling v Bruce-Williams, Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs intervening: CA 5 Jul 2004

Regina v Sullivan; Regina v Gibbs; Regina v Elener; Regina v Elener: CACD 8 Jul 2004

The appellants, each convicted of murder, challenged the minimum periods of detention ordered to be served. Held: As to the starting point for sentencing, judges should have regard to the published practice directions, and not the letter from the Lord Chief Justice of 31 December 2003, which became a practice direction in 2004. As to … Continue reading Regina v Sullivan; Regina v Gibbs; Regina v Elener; Regina v Elener: CACD 8 Jul 2004

Regina v Parole Board, Ex Parte Watson: QBD 22 Nov 1995

The test for whether or not to recall a lifer who was free on licence is the same test as was used for his release, namely whether his detention was required for the protection of the public. Citations: Independent 22-Nov-1995 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 34(4)(b) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – … Continue reading Regina v Parole Board, Ex Parte Watson: QBD 22 Nov 1995

Lobban, Regina v: CACD 7 May 2004

The defendant appealed his conviction. A witness statement had been read, but he had wanted to cross examine her. The court was satisfied that her refusal to give evidence in person was through fear. Held: In making the decision, the judge had incorrectly said that her evidence was uncontested. The errors began with discussions in … Continue reading Lobban, Regina v: CACD 7 May 2004

Regina v Alibhai and Others: CACD 30 Mar 2004

The defendants appealed against their convictions for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute counterfeit Microsoft products. They said that inadequate disclosure had been provided by Microsoft. The principal witness was a participating informant whose evidence had contained many demonstrable lies. Held: Longmore LJ said: ‘the Crown does have obligations in respect of material in the hands … Continue reading Regina v Alibhai and Others: CACD 30 Mar 2004

Strouthos v London Underground Ltd: CA 18 Mar 2004

The claimant had been dismissed after being accused of taking a staff car to France and having it impounded for suspected importation of cigarettes and alcohol above personal use limits. Held: ‘It is a basic proposition, whether in criminal or disciplinary proceedings, that the charge against the defendant or the employee facing dismissal should be … Continue reading Strouthos v London Underground Ltd: CA 18 Mar 2004

Smith (Wallace Duncan), Regina v (No 4): CACD 17 Mar 2004

The defendant appealed convictions for fraudulent trading and obtaining property by deception, saying that the English court could not prosecute an offence committed principally in the US. Held: Provided some substantial element (here the deception) took place within the UK, and provided there was no offence to international comity, the court here could hear such … Continue reading Smith (Wallace Duncan), Regina v (No 4): CACD 17 Mar 2004

Hindawi and Another v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 29 Jan 2004

The prisoner was subject to a long term of imprisonment, and also to a deportation order which was to take effect upon his release. He complained that, because of the latter, he had not been considered for parole, and that this was discriminatiry. Held: The difference in treatment occurred because of the nationality of the … Continue reading Hindawi and Another v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 29 Jan 2004

Nejad, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 3 Feb 2004

The Lord Chief Justice had expressed his view as to the proper determinitive part of the defendant’s life sentence, but the Home Secretary had declined to give effect to it. Held: In the few remaining cases transitional between the former and newer systems for setting the sentence to be served by life prisoners, the Home … Continue reading Nejad, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 3 Feb 2004

Goldstein, Rimmington v Regina: CACD 28 Nov 2003

Two defendants appealed in respect of alleged offences under common law of causing a public nuisance. One had sent race hatred material, and the other bomb hoaxes, through the post. Both claimed that the offence was so ill defined as to be an infringement of their rights. Held: The offence of causing a public nuisance … Continue reading Goldstein, Rimmington v Regina: CACD 28 Nov 2003

Secretary of State for the Home Department, Regina on the Application of Soumahoro; Regina on the Application of Nadarajah; and similar: CA 19 Jun 2003

In each case asylum applicants had been certified as suitable to be returned to the first country at which they had arrived on fleeing their home countries. Held: To determine whether article 8 was engaged given the territoriality principle, the following should be considered. First, the claimant’s case in relation to his private life in … Continue reading Secretary of State for the Home Department, Regina on the Application of Soumahoro; Regina on the Application of Nadarajah; and similar: CA 19 Jun 2003

Specialist Group International Ltd v Deakin and Another: CA 23 May 2001

Law upon res judicata – action estoppel and issue estoppel and the underlying policy interest whereby there is finality in litigation and litigants are not vexed twice on the same matter.(May LJ) ‘the authorities taken as a whole tend to encourage elaborate technical submissions which many percipient non-lawyers would scarcely understand. Cause of action estoppel … Continue reading Specialist Group International Ltd v Deakin and Another: CA 23 May 2001

Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs v Atkinson, Hughes: QBD 9 Oct 2002

The defendants were prosecuted for various offences relating to the selling and marketing of veterinary products without being licensed. Their cases were dismissed, when the prosecution put forward evidence as to the nature of what was being sold, but only in the form of the labels on the packages. The defence successfully argued that chemical … Continue reading Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs v Atkinson, Hughes: QBD 9 Oct 2002

Regina v Heather Grant: CACD 22 Nov 2001

The defendant was accused of murder. She had been found to be under a disability under the Act, but wanted to put forward a defence of provocation. Under Antoine, it was clear that matters of mens rea under the Act were not for the jury. The suggestion of provocation was one which was as to … Continue reading Regina v Heather Grant: CACD 22 Nov 2001

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department ex parte Akhtar: QBD 23 Feb 2001

The defendant committed an offence whilst released on licence. She was sentenced by the magistrates for the offence and ordered to be recalled to serve a month for the offence committed whilst on licence. The Secretary received a probation report and revoke her licence entirely. Held: The fact that the magistrates had carried out a … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department ex parte Akhtar: QBD 23 Feb 2001

Hashman and Harrup v The United Kingdom: ECHR 25 Nov 1999

The defendants had been required to enter into a recognisance to be of good behaviour after disrupting a hunt by blowing of a hunting horn. They were found to have unlawfully caused danger to the dogs. Though there had been no breach of the peace, they had acted contrac bonos mores. They complained that the … Continue reading Hashman and Harrup v The United Kingdom: ECHR 25 Nov 1999

Moustaquim v Belgium: ECHR 18 Feb 1991

The applicant was a Moroccan national who arrived in Belgium in 1965 when he was aged under 2. In 1984, nineteen years later, after a career of juvenile crime, he was deported, but the deportation order was suspended in 1989 and he returned to Belgium. He complained that his deportation had violated his right to … Continue reading Moustaquim v Belgium: ECHR 18 Feb 1991

Thynne, Wilson and Gunnell v The United Kingdom: ECHR 25 Oct 1990

The applicants, discretionary life prisoners, complained of a violation on the ground that they were not able to have the continued lawfulness of their detention decided by a court at reasonable intervals throughout their imprisonment. Held: A discretionary life sentence in English law was composed of a punitive element followed by a security element giving … Continue reading Thynne, Wilson and Gunnell v The United Kingdom: ECHR 25 Oct 1990

Fox, Campbell and Hartley v The United Kingdom: ECHR 30 Aug 1990

The court considered the required basis for a reasonable suspicion to found an arrest without a warrant: ‘The ‘reasonableness’ of the suspicion on which an arrest must be based forms an essential part of the safeguard against arbitrary arrest and detention which is laid down in Article 5(1)(c). The court agrees with the Commission and … Continue reading Fox, Campbell and Hartley v The United Kingdom: ECHR 30 Aug 1990

Director of Public Prosecutions and others v Tokai and others: PC 12 Jun 1996

(Trinidad and Tobago) The appellant had been charged in 1981 with offences alleged to have been committed shortly before. The proceedings continued until his appeal for one was dismissed in 1988. The wounding charges were proceeded with only in 1994. He complained that the delay was an abuse, and his appeal succeeded. The prosecutor now … Continue reading Director of Public Prosecutions and others v Tokai and others: PC 12 Jun 1996

Regina v Mills, Regina v Poole: HL 24 Jul 1997

The prosecution have a duty to disclose to the defence the statement of an adverse witness and not just to provide the name and address, even though that person was not seen as credible witness by the prosecution. ‘the rule in Bryant and Dickson is not in conformity with the principles relating to disclosure established … Continue reading Regina v Mills, Regina v Poole: HL 24 Jul 1997

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another, ex parte Francois: HL 12 Mar 1998

When both consecutive and concurrent sentences are being served, they are to be combined into one term in order to calculate the prisoner’s release date, even if separately imposed. Citations: Times 13-Mar-1998, [1998] UKHL 11, [1998] 1 All ER 929, [1998] 2 WLR 530, [1999] AC 43 Links: House of Lords, Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another, ex parte Francois: HL 12 Mar 1998

Regina v John Victor Hayward, Anthony William Jones, Paul Nigel Purvis: CACD 31 Jan 2001

A defendant can forego his right to attend his trial, but he still had the general right to be present, and to have legal representation at the trial. The court’s discretion to proceed in his absence should only be exercised with great care. A trial in the absence of a defendant could easily lead to … Continue reading Regina v John Victor Hayward, Anthony William Jones, Paul Nigel Purvis: CACD 31 Jan 2001

Regina v Chapman: CACD 22 Jul 1999

A discretionary life sentence intended to protect the public could now only be imposed after establishing compliance with the Act in that the sentence was so serious as to deserve a very long sentence, and for an unforeseeable time into the future, he would remain a serious danger to the public.Lord Bingham CJ said: ‘In … Continue reading Regina v Chapman: CACD 22 Jul 1999

Regina v Howells, etc: CACD 30 Jul 1998

The threshold criterion for imprisonment that ‘so serious that only custodial sentence justified’ was not best described in terms of view of ‘right thinking members of the public’ but rather the court should look to the need to protect the public and other aims. A community penalty might in some cases be appropriate on a … Continue reading Regina v Howells, etc: CACD 30 Jul 1998

Gregory v Portsmouth City Council: HL 10 Feb 2000

Disciplinary proceedings had been taken by the local authority against Mr Gregory, a council member, after allegations had been made that he had failed to declare conflicts of interest, and that he had used confidential information to secure a personal financial advantage. He had been found to have breached the relevant code of practice and … Continue reading Gregory v Portsmouth City Council: HL 10 Feb 2000

Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department ex parte Cooksey: Admn 30 Apr 1999

Citations: [1999] EWHC Admin 386 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 32(6) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Prisons Updated: 30 May 2022; Ref: scu.139650

Buxton, Regina (on the Application of) v The Parole Board and Another: Admn 6 Aug 2004

Revocation of licence – offence of assault. Judges: Mr Justice Forbes Citations: [2004] EWHC 1930 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 34A Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Sentencing, Prisons Updated: 30 May 2022; Ref: scu.200347

Regina (S) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: QBD 5 Nov 2002

The applicant was mentally ill, and had at various times received inpatient treatment, and also detained. After conviction for harassment offences he was imprisoned, but then again hospitalized and detained under s3 whilst released in licence. Upon his impending release from hospital, the respondent ordered him to be returned to prison. He absconded form the … Continue reading Regina (S) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: QBD 5 Nov 2002

Regina v Governor HM Prison Brockhill, ex parte Michelle Carol Evans (No 2): CA 19 Jun 1998

The plaintiff was serving a sentence of imprisonment. Her detention was correctly calculated in accordance with the law as understood. That method was later disapproved when the Divisional Court laid down (everyone has assumed correctly) a different method of calculation. If that new method of calculation was adopted the plaintiff had been detained for 59 … Continue reading Regina v Governor HM Prison Brockhill, ex parte Michelle Carol Evans (No 2): CA 19 Jun 1998

Gilbert v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 22 Jul 2005

Application for judicial review of calculation of prisoner’s release date. Citations: [2005] EWHC 1991 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 40A Jurisdiction: England and Wales Prisons Updated: 29 May 2022; Ref: scu.230108

Greenfield v Secretary of State for Home Department: Admn 22 Feb 2001

Disciplinary proceedings within a prison were not criminal charges so as to bring into play the provisions of the Human Rights Act, even though they could result in an extension of the time which would be served by the prisoner. Such proceedings would not carry with them the stigma of a full criminal conviction, and … Continue reading Greenfield v Secretary of State for Home Department: Admn 22 Feb 2001

Ew v Director of Public Prosecutions and Others: CA 11 Feb 2010

The claimant was subject to an order requiring him to obtain leave before commencing any civil proceedings. He commenced a private prosecution which the respondent later decided to take over and discontinue. He sought judicial review of that decision. He said that no leave was required because it was part of criminal proceedings not covered … Continue reading Ew v Director of Public Prosecutions and Others: CA 11 Feb 2010

Regina (Sim) v Parole Board: CA 18 Dec 2003

The prisoner had been sentenced to an extended term of five years imprisonment for indecent assault. He had been released, and then recalled for alleged breaches of his licence. The respondent appealed findings that such a recall was subject to article 5, and that his release would be mandatory under s44A(b) if his continued detention … Continue reading Regina (Sim) v Parole Board: CA 18 Dec 2003

Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department Ex Parte Chapman: QBD 25 Oct 1994

A prisoner is to be allowed to make representations on the setting of the fixed part of his life sentence, and on reviews. Citations: Times 25-Oct-1994, Gazette 16-Nov-1994 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 Sch12(9) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Sentencing Updated: 26 May 2022; Ref: scu.87738

Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department ex parte Hepworth, Fenton-Palmer and Baldonzy and Regina v Parole Board ex parte Winfield: Admn 25 Mar 1997

The applicants for judicial review had each been convicted and sentenced for sex offences. Each maintained his innocence, and now complained that that fact had prejudiced decisions as to early release on parole and as to their categorisation. Held: The court identified four issues (1) The Parole Board must assume the prisoner’s guilt of the … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department ex parte Hepworth, Fenton-Palmer and Baldonzy and Regina v Parole Board ex parte Winfield: Admn 25 Mar 1997

Regina v Thames Water Utilities Ltd: CACD 19 Feb 2010

The defendant company appealed against sentence for an offence under section 85(1) of the 1991 Act. Judges: Lord Justice Moore-Bick Mr Justice David Clarke And Mr Justice Sweeney Citations: [2010] EWCA Crim 202, [2010] 2 Cr App R (S) 90, [2010] Env LR 34, [2010] 3 All ER 47 Links: Bailii Statutes: Water Resources Act … Continue reading Regina v Thames Water Utilities Ltd: CACD 19 Feb 2010

Regina v Hodgson: CACD 27 Jun 1996

Court to make use of control over sex offenders in appropriate cases by the use of extended licences. Citations: Times 22-Oct-1996, [1996] EWCA Crim 668, [1997] 1 Cr App R (S) 399 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 44 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Regina v R (Sentencing: Extended licences) CACD 25-Jul-2003 The … Continue reading Regina v Hodgson: CACD 27 Jun 1996

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department ex parte Cummings: CA 22 Feb 2001

The Home Secretary had recalled a prisoner under emergency powers who had been released on licence. He was advised by the Parole Board, in an interim report, that the prisoner should be released. He rejected the advice and continued the detention. Held: The powers he exercised were emergency ones. The Board’s interim recommendations could at … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department ex parte Cummings: CA 22 Feb 2001

Regina v Ministry of Defence ex parte Colin James Murray: QBD 15 Dec 1997

The defendant sought judicial review of his court-martial and of the confirming officers. He said the court should have heard that he committed the offence whist intixicated after taking an anti-malarial drug. The court dd not explain why it had found no causal connection beween the treatment and the offence. Held: There is no over-riding … Continue reading Regina v Ministry of Defence ex parte Colin James Murray: QBD 15 Dec 1997

Regina v Campbell (James Alexander): CACD 18 Jul 1996

Guidelines were given for the imposition of enhanced sentences for violent/sexual offences. Citations: Times 18-Jul-1996 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 2(2)(b) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Sentencing Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.86286

Gilding v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 29 Apr 1998

Magistrates could not pass separate probation and community service sentences at same sentencing hearing, must allow for restrictions of combination orders Citations: Times 20-May-1998, [1998] EWHC Admin 469 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 6 11 Criminal Sentencing Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.80821

Ex parte Central Independent Television: 1991

An appeal under section 159 can be made even after the reporting restriction order has been discharged. Judges: Lord Lane CJ Citations: [1991] 1 WLR 4 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 159 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Sarker, Regina v CACD 13-Jun-2018 The defendant was to face trial under the 2006 Act. … Continue reading Ex parte Central Independent Television: 1991

Kelly (A Minor) v British Broadcasting Corporation: FD 25 Jul 2000

K, aged 16, had left home to join what was said to be a religious sect. His whereabouts were unknown. He had been made a ward of court and the Official Solicitor was appointed to represent his interests. He had sent messages to say that he was well and did not wish to return. The … Continue reading Kelly (A Minor) v British Broadcasting Corporation: FD 25 Jul 2000

Becker v Home Office: CA 1972

Mrs. Becker had started an action as trustee when she was sent to prison for obtaining credit as a bankrupt. She applied to leave prison in order to conduct her case. The Home Secretary made a direction for her production under Section 29 of the Criminal Justice Act 1961 subject to her prepayment of the … Continue reading Becker v Home Office: CA 1972

Bowman v Fels (Bar Council and Others intervening): CA 8 Mar 2005

The parties had lived together in a house owned in the defendant’s name and in which she claimed an interest. The claimant’s solicitors notified NCIS that they thought the defendant had acted illegally in setting off against his VAT liability the VAT on works carried out on his own property. Because of the delay which … Continue reading Bowman v Fels (Bar Council and Others intervening): CA 8 Mar 2005

Kent County Council v The Mother, The Father, B (By Her Children’s Guardian); Re B (A Child) (Disclosure): FD 19 Mar 2004

The council had taken the applicant’s children into care alleging that the mother had harmed them. In the light of the subsequent cases casting doubt on such findings, the mother sought the return of her children. She applied now that the hearings be in public. Held: The applicant and her solicitors had already made significant … Continue reading Kent County Council v The Mother, The Father, B (By Her Children’s Guardian); Re B (A Child) (Disclosure): FD 19 Mar 2004

Regina v Carroll and Al-Hasan and Secretary of State for Home Department: Admn 16 Feb 2001

The claimants challenged the instruction that they must squat whilst undergoing a strip search in prison. A dog search had given cause to supect the presence of explosives in the wing, and the officers understood that such explosives might be hidden anally. Held: The common thread in all the cases has been the search to … Continue reading Regina v Carroll and Al-Hasan and Secretary of State for Home Department: Admn 16 Feb 2001

Regina v Levin: CACD 29 Jan 2004

The defendant appealed against a confiscation order, challenging the standard of proof applied by the judge. Held: The judge was entitled to include in his consideration, the evidence given at the trial as well as that on the confiscation application. He was to apply the civil standard of proof. That power was in 71(7A), which … Continue reading Regina v Levin: CACD 29 Jan 2004

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Hickey and Others: QBD 28 Oct 1993

Parole provisions are to apply to life prisoners who had been transferred transferred to a mental hospital. Citations: Times 28-Oct-1993 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 34 sch12 9(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department ex parte H and Others, Regina v Same ex parte … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Hickey and Others: QBD 28 Oct 1993

Regina v Ghulam: CACD 21 Oct 2009

If a defendant wished the court to consider whether he was fit to plead, he must provide reports from two medical experts to comply with the statute. In this case, the court had been provided with only one, and was therefore unable to consider the plea. Judges: Lord Justice Stanley Burnton, Mr Justice Penry-Davey and … Continue reading Regina v Ghulam: CACD 21 Oct 2009

In Re O (Restraint Order: Disclosure of Assets): 1991

A restraint order had been made against O in an action under the 1988 Act. He sought a variation. On the application of the prosecutor he was ordered to file an affidavit of means. He sought to appeal, but the prosecutor said no appeal lay. Held: An appeal was possible. It succeeded only to the … Continue reading In Re O (Restraint Order: Disclosure of Assets): 1991

Regina v Director of Serious Fraud Office, ex Parte Smith: HL 15 Jul 1992

The applicant having been cautioned for an offence under the Companies Act 1985, he objected to being required to answer questions put to him in connection with the matter by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office under the 1987 Act. Held: The duty under the Act to answer SFO questions, continues even after the … Continue reading Regina v Director of Serious Fraud Office, ex Parte Smith: HL 15 Jul 1992

Liverpool City Council v B: FD 10 Feb 1995

Citations: Ind Summary 27-Feb-1995, Times 10-Feb-1995 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 60(3), Children Act 1989 25 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Children Updated: 15 May 2022; Ref: scu.83099

Clements v HM Advocate: 1991

An offence charged was a contravention of the 1971 Act. Observing that the criminal enterprise with which the appellants were concerned was the whole network or chain of supply, right up to the end of the chain where the harmful effects were to be felt, the court. Held: ‘The underlying mischief at which these provisions … Continue reading Clements v HM Advocate: 1991

Regina v Stinchcombe: 1991

(Supreme Court of Canada) The Crown had decided not to call a witness who was considered unworthy of credit by Crown counsel. The witness could have given evidence directly relevant to the issues arising at the trial. The Crown also refused to disclose the statements of the witness to the defence. Held: Crown counsel misconceived … Continue reading Regina v Stinchcombe: 1991

Regina v Inner London Crown Court ex parte Bentham: QBD 1989

The defendant sought legal aid to defend an action to abate a statutory nuisance under the 1936 Act. Held: Such an action was criminal in nature. The action had been brought under section 99, but the imposition of a penalty under s94 was a criminal sentence. ‘On analysis, the position seem to be that proceedings … Continue reading Regina v Inner London Crown Court ex parte Bentham: QBD 1989

Regina v Harrow Justices ex parte Director of Public Prosecutions: 1991

In order to use the power to issue a warrant of commitment, committing the defaulter to custody, the court must conduct a fair and public hearing to decide what is the appropriate order to make in all the circumstances. The power to issue the warrant is discretionary. Such a warrant is a mode of enforcement … Continue reading Regina v Harrow Justices ex parte Director of Public Prosecutions: 1991

Pickering v Liverpool Daily Post and Echo Newspapers plc: HL 1991

Damages were awarded for a breach of statutory duty where the claimant had suffered loss or damage by reason of the breach. The publication at issue went beyond reporting and ‘it reached deeply into the substance of the matter which the court had closed its doors to consider’. A mental health review tribunal is a … Continue reading Pickering v Liverpool Daily Post and Echo Newspapers plc: HL 1991

Regina v Ward and Regina v Keane: 1994

Taylor CJ said: ‘Where the prosecution rely on public interest immunity or sensitivity, given that it is for the court to decide whether disclosure is to be made and the scope of cross-examination, what ought the court’s approach to be? . . the court has to carry out a balancing exercise. As Mann LJ put … Continue reading Regina v Ward and Regina v Keane: 1994

In Re M and Another (Restraint Order: External Confiscation Order): CA 24 Aug 1998

Where a foreign court had made criminal confiscation order, and sought to enforce it against a party here, and the order enforcing that restraint order had been discharged by the High Court, the Court of Appeal had jurisdiction to hear an appeal against discharge. Citations: Times 24-Aug-1998 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988, Criminal Justice Act … Continue reading In Re M and Another (Restraint Order: External Confiscation Order): CA 24 Aug 1998

Regina v Oxford City Justices, ex parte Smith: QBD 1982

The defendant had given a positive breath test. The laboratory test showed a urine/alcohol proportion above the prescribed limit. He was warned that proceedings were possible. The summons was issued within the six months’ period prescribed by the Act, but service was delayed for over two years. He objected that any hearing would be contrary … Continue reading Regina v Oxford City Justices, ex parte Smith: QBD 1982

Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd v Wednesbury Corporation: CA 10 Nov 1947

Administrative Discretion to be Used Reasonably The applicant challenged the manner of decision making as to the conditions which had been attached to its licence to open the cinema on Sundays. It had not been allowed to admit children under 15 years of age. The statute provided no appeal procedure, and the applicant sought a … Continue reading Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd v Wednesbury Corporation: CA 10 Nov 1947

McFetrich, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 30 Jun 2003

The defendant had been convicted of murder in Scotland. He requested a transfer to an English prison. The trial judge recommended a tariff of eight years which was eventually set at 12 years by the respondent. That figure also exceeded the maximum recommended by the English judges who had reviewed the sentence. He complained that … Continue reading McFetrich, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 30 Jun 2003

Regina v Bolton Magistrates’ Court, ex parte Merna; Regina v Richmond Justices, ex parte Haines: 1991

The divisional court should intervene where a defendant has been deprived of a fair opportunity to present his case because of his own unavoidable absence. Citations: [1991] Crim LR 848, [1991] 155 JP 612 Cited by: Cited – Ronald and John Popely and Another v D G Scott (Kent County Council) Admn 21-Dec-2000 This was … Continue reading Regina v Bolton Magistrates’ Court, ex parte Merna; Regina v Richmond Justices, ex parte Haines: 1991

Regina v Bentley: CACD 1991

Where an identification depends upon the recognition by the witness of a person or persons previously known to him, the jury should be reminded that there is remains a risk for mistake in such cases. Many people have experienced thinking that they had seen someone in the street whom they knew, only to discover that … Continue reading Regina v Bentley: CACD 1991

Girling v Parole Board and Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 8 Apr 2005

Once the punitive or tariff term of imprisonment on a convicted murderer, is completed, risk to life and limb provides the sole ground for continued detention. The Parole Board, being subject to directions from the Home Secretary, was not an independent tribunal which could satisfy the claimant’s right to a fair trial. Judges: Walker J … Continue reading Girling v Parole Board and Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 8 Apr 2005

Re S (A Minor) (Abduction): CA 1991

The court considered what would constitute a child being ‘settled’ under the 1985 Act: ‘I now turn to the last matter, which is art. 12, as to whether in these circumstances it has been demonstrated that Katharine in now settled in her new environment. Mr Karsten submitted that the President made no finding on this … Continue reading Re S (A Minor) (Abduction): CA 1991

Regina v Cunningham: CACD 1993

Referring to the 1992 Practice Statement on sentencing following introduction of the 1991 Act, Lord Taylor of Gosforth CJ said: ‘The Practice Statement does not require an arithmetically precise calculation to be made. Its object was to give general guidance by alerting sentencers to the changed regime of early release and requiring them to have … Continue reading Regina v Cunningham: CACD 1993

Regina v Acton Justices ex parte McMullen and others: CACD 1991

Evidence in support of an application for a witness’ statement which was to be read out, should be supported by oral evidence, though that may properly be given by a police officer. Citations: (1991) 92 Cr App R 98 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 23(3) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Lobban, Regina … Continue reading Regina v Acton Justices ex parte McMullen and others: CACD 1991

Steel v Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police: 10 Feb 1993

The plaintiffs sued three police officers for malicious prosecution. Specific discovery of documents relating to the previous misconduct of one of these officers was refused. Held: Appeal allowed. Confessions were the only evidence against the plaintiffs, who had served their time afer convictions for robbery which were subsequently quashed. They said the confessions were fabricated. … Continue reading Steel v Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police: 10 Feb 1993

Young v McGlennan: 1990

The court reviewed the authourities on the use of consecutive sentences at common law. Judges: Lord Justice-Clerk (Ross) Citations: 1990 SCCR 373 Jurisdiction: Scotland Cited by: See Also – Young v McGlennan 1991 An assault may be committed if an accused has acted deliberately when he has carried out an attack upon another. . . … Continue reading Young v McGlennan: 1990

Regina v Liverpool Crown Court, Ex Parte Cooke: QBD 3 Apr 1996

Complaint was made against the council for creating a statutory nuisance under the 1990 Act. The tenant sought compensation under the 1973 Act. The council appealed an award of andpound;3,000 compensation. Held: Compensation should be awarded for the period from the date of the notice until the date of the hearing. Where however the proceedings … Continue reading Regina v Liverpool Crown Court, Ex Parte Cooke: QBD 3 Apr 1996

Regina v Stinchombe: 1991

(Supreme Court of Canada) Sopinka J described the fruits of a police investigation as: ‘not the property of the Crown for use in securing a conviction, but the property of the public to be used to ensure that justice is done.’ Judges: Sopinka J Citations: (1991) 68 CCC (3d) Cited by: Cited – Regina v … Continue reading Regina v Stinchombe: 1991

Regina v JAK: CACD 1992

The defendant was accused of rape and other indecent assaults going back some 20 years. He appealed against a refusal of a stay on the grounds of abuse of process given the very long delay before any complaint was made. Held: The application should have been granted and a stay was ordered. The test was … Continue reading Regina v JAK: CACD 1992

Regina (on the application of Marsh) v Lincoln District Magistrates’ Court: Admn 2003

The court considered the power to quash a magistrates decision for an error on the part of the prosecutor. Held: Munby J said: ‘In the first place, and as ex p Fox-Taylor and ex p A show, the jurisdiction is not confined to, although it is no doubt most frequently exemplified by, criminal cases where … Continue reading Regina (on the application of Marsh) v Lincoln District Magistrates’ Court: Admn 2003

Regina v Goodchild: CACD 12 Aug 1991

The court considered sentencing for manslaughter where, following an argument, the deceased was struck with a clenched fist in the middle of his face and was knocked over, so that his head struck the kerbstone and his skull was fractured with fatal results. Held: Watkins LJ said ‘If one were to look at the matter … Continue reading Regina v Goodchild: CACD 12 Aug 1991

Practice Statement (Crime: Sentencing): LCJ 1992

1. Sections 32 to 40 of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 come into force on 1 October 1992. They make radical changes with regard to sentences. 2. Remission is abolished. 3. Parole will affect only those sentenced to four years’ imprisonment and above. 4. Where the sentence of the court is less than four years … Continue reading Practice Statement (Crime: Sentencing): LCJ 1992

Oddy, Regina (on the Application of) v Bugbugs Ltd: Admn 12 Nov 2003

A private prosecutor appealed dismissal of his complaint that the respondent had operated an unlicensed man-powered rickshaw service. The district judge had held that it was not a taxi service. It was, under the 1869 Act a stage carriage and therefore not requiring a licence under section 7. Held: It was not possible to argue … Continue reading Oddy, Regina (on the Application of) v Bugbugs Ltd: Admn 12 Nov 2003