The court considered the extent of the common law offence of escape from lawful custody. The defendant did not return to his open prison after temporary release.
Judges:
Hughes LJ, Underhill J
Citations:
[2007] EWCA Crim 2157, [2008] 2 All ER 924, [2008] 1 WLR 637
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 12 July 2022; Ref: scu.263788