The fact that some parrots, the breed of which was subject to import controls as endangered species, had been imported into Austria first, did not prevent a defendant in England committing the offence of being involved in their importation by eventually receiving them in England. The offence was a continuing one. Council regulations had direct effect in member states without the need for enacting legislation. The English Act referred to such regulations directly.
Citations:
Times 09-Jan-2001, Gazette 01-Feb-2001, [2000] EWCA Crim 67
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Statutes:
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 (OJ), Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 170(2)(b)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Sissen, Regina (on the Application of) v Newcastle Upon Tyne Crown Court and Another Admn 9-Jul-2004
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Cited by:
See Also – Sissen, Regina (on the Application of) v Newcastle Upon Tyne Crown Court and Another Admn 9-Jul-2004
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European, Animals, Crime
Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.158717