The case of the Bristol Riots. Littledale J said that, although the posse comitatus might be called out by a justice of the peace, it was generally done by the sheriff.
Judges:
Littledale J
Citations:
[1832] EngR 777, (1832) 3 B and Ad 947, (1832) 110 ER 349
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Cited – Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex Parte Northumbria Police Authority CA 18-Nov-1987
The Authority appealed from refusal of judicial review of a circular issued by the respondent as to the supply of Plastic Baton Rounds and CS gas from central resources only. The authority suggested that the circular amounted to permission for the . .
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Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.319724