The claimant had been detained in an immigration detention centre. He complained of a malicious prosecution by the company, and against the secretary of state, in exercising a non-delegable duty to provide for his safety whilst in custody.
Held: The Secretary of State had used all reasonable care in the selection of the sub-contractor, and was not liable for the wrongful acts of that company’s servants or agents. The duty was delegable.
Citations:
Times 27-Jun-2001
Citing:
See Also – Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department Ex Parte Quaquah QBD 20-Jan-2000
An asylum seeker had been wrongly accused of riot and sought to sue for damages for malicious prosecution. The Home Secretary, a possible defendant in that action decided to expel the failed asylum seeker.
Held: Such an action was in breach of . .
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Torts – Other, Administrative
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85092