The claimant fireman sought with his union to challenge a policy document issued by his employers which gave directions suggesting that fire engine drivers were to disobey traffic signals.
Held: The decision of the lower court was affirmed. It is not the law that every criminal act must lead to a prosecution.
References: [1971] 2 All ER 254, [1971] Ch 655
Judges: Lord Denning MR
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
This case cites:
- Appeal from – Buckoke v Greater London Council ChD ([1970] 2 All ER 193)
The plaintiff sought to challenge instructions from his employer as to his freedom to ignore traffic signals when driving a fire engine on an emergency run. . .
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