The defendant had been interviewed by the police investigating allegations of corruption. The Council in its civil claim, exhibited documents received from the police, and obtained in that investigation. The receipt of documents by a defendant under an implied undertaking not to use them for another purpose, implied no similar cross undertaking on behalf of the prosecution. The purpose of the undertaking is not served by such an implication.
Judges:
Burton J
Citations:
Times 18-Feb-1999, Gazette 24-Feb-1999
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Appeal from – Preston Borough Council v McGrath CA 12-May-2000
The defendant had been investigated for fraud against the claimant. He had disclosed documents to the police, but now complained at their use in the civil proceedings against him.
Held: The document had not been given to the police under . .
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Criminal Practice, Local Government, Police
Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.85029