Regina v Tompkins: CACD 28 Jul 2006

The defendant appealed his conviction for inciting the distribution or showing of indecent images of children contrary to common law. He said that the offence had taken place abroad.
Held: The appeal failed. Provided that at least part of the act (the process of displaying the images) occurred within the jurisdiction, the crown court could hear the action.

Judges:

Richards LJ, Simon J, Wilkie J

Citations:

Times 17-Aug-2006

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Crime

Updated: 14 May 2022; Ref: scu.244630