The case establishes the English High Court’s jurisdiction to grant prerogative writs against the Crown’s servants whether in Great Britain or overseas provided the subject matter of the application arises in relation to the territory of the Crown.
Citations:
(1759) 2 Burr 835
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Another, ex parte Bancoult Admn 3-Nov-2000
The applicant sought judicial review of an ordinance made by the commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory. An issue was raised whether the High Court in London had jurisdiction to entertain the proceedings and grant relief.
Held: . .
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Jurisdiction
Updated: 24 November 2022; Ref: scu.197762