The defendants appealed convictions for conspiracy. There had been a large, admitted, conspiracy to cheat the revenue by mis-selling bonded tobacco etc. They criticised the judge’s direction on the extent of involvement required to be found part of a conspiracy. They argued that some express intention had to be shown. That argument failed. Other people involved, had been used by the Customs to co-operate in gaining further evidence, and the existence of that involvement had been withheld from the defence with the consent of the judge. That procedure had been proper.
Judges:
Lord Justice Mantell, Mr Justice Rougier, Mr Justice Grigson
Citations:
[2001] EWCA Civ 1771
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Scott 1979
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Cited – Regina v Martin and White CACD 8-Dec-1997
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Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Customs and Excise, Crime
Updated: 12 April 2022; Ref: scu.159906
