Cuns, Regina (on The Application of) v Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court; Admn 4...
References: [2016] EWHC 748 (Admin) Links: Bailii Coram: Ouseley J Ratio: Application for permission to apply for judicial review, heard as a rolled-up hearing with considerable speed in circumstances...
View ArticleRobinson v Abergavenny Magistrates’ Court; Admn 13 Jul 2007
References: [2007] EWHC 2005 (Admin) Links: Bailii Ratio: Appeal by defendant against decision of magistrates to adjourn trial to allow attendance of prosecution witness. Last Update: 08-Aug-16 Ref:...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Garrett; QBD 3 Feb 1995
References: Times 03-Feb-1995 Ratio: A properly taken urine sample was admissible despite an earlier request for a blood sample. Statutes: Road Traffic Act 1988 5(1)(a) Last Update: 26-Aug-16 Ref:...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Kavaz; CACD 17 Mar 1999
References: Gazette 17-Mar-1999, [1999] RTR 40 Ratio: The duty to demonstrate that a car is properly insured and has an MOT certificate remains the responsibility of the actual driver. This case cites:...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Noe; QBD 19 Apr 2000
References: Times 19-Apr-2000, Gazette 18-May-2000 Ratio: When required to give a sample of breath, the motorist consented but made his consent conditional upon first having access to a law book. He...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Furby; QBD 23 Mar 2000
References: Times 23-Mar-2000 Ratio: A motorist had deliberately failed to complete the breath test procedure twice. In later court proceedings he was able to bring medical evidence that he would have...
View ArticleDittah and Another v Phillipps; QBD 1 Mar 1993
References: Ind Summary 01-Mar-1993 Ratio: Limits on operation of taxis. A taxi license authorised a taxi to operate within the district to which it related and not beyond. To operate within another...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Neville; QBD 8 Jan 1996
References: Ind Summary 08-Jan-1996 Ratio: ‘Airside’ part of airport sufficient public road for road traffic purposes. Statutes: Road Traffic Act 1988 3 Last Update: 26-Aug-16 Ref: 80038 The post...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Falzarano; QBD 16 Nov 2000
References: Gazette 16-Nov-2000, Times 24-Nov-2000 Ratio: The defendant had failed to provide a specimen of breath at the police station. Her GP gave evidence that she suffered from panic attacks, and...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Winstanley; QBD 1 Mar 1993
References: Ind Summary 01-Mar-1993 Ratio: A constable going through the procedure of breathalysing a motorist has the right to require a urine specimen if subsequently no doctor is available, even...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Nesbit; Director of Public Prosecutions v...
References: Times 02-Feb-1994, Gazette 02-Mar-1994 Ratio: Suspect at hospital to be told of reason before blood specimen required. He should be told of the fact that only a blood test will be accepted...
View ArticleMirvahedy v Henley and another; HL 20 Mar 2003
References: Times 24-Mar-2003, [2003] UKHL 16, Gazette 15-May-2003, [2003] 2 AC 491, [2003] RTR 26, [2003] PIQR P25, [2003] NPC 38, [2003] 2 WLR 882, [2003] 2 All ER 401 Links: House of Lords, Bailii...
View ArticleSkilton v Epsom and Ewell Urban District Council; CA 1937
References: [1937] 1 KB 112 Coram: Romer LJ, Slesser LJ Ratio: A line of traffic studs had been placed in the centre of the highway. One of them had become loose. As a car passed over the loose stud it...
View ArticleSelby (Justin) v Director of Public Prosecutions; QBD 1994
References: [1994] RTR 157 Coram: Henry J, Taylor LJ Ratio: The defendant sat on a motor bike, propelling it on a pavement with his feet; although the engine was running the machine, according to the...
View ArticleRegina v Curtis (Attorney Generals Reference No 17 of 2009); CACD 30 Apr 2009
Links: Times Coram: Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice, Mr Justice Lloyd Jones and Mr Justice Wyn Williams Ratio: The Attorney General appealed against a sentence of 21 months imposed on the defendant. She...
View ArticleRegina v Conway; CACD 28 Jul 1988
References: [1988] EWCA Crim 1, [1989] QB 290 Links: Bailii Coram: Woolf LJ, McCullough, Auld JJ Ratio: The defendant appealed against his conviction for reckless driving. He said the offence was...
View ArticleHayes v Director of Public Prosecutions; QBD 31 May 1993
References: Ind Summary 31-May-1993 Ratio: Defendant needn’t know right to refuse till decision made to take blood sample. Statutes: Road Traffic Act 1988 7 8 Last Update: 29-Aug-16 Ref: 81286 The post...
View ArticleHatton v Hall and Another; CA 15 May 1996
References: Times 15-May-1996 Ratio: Passenger need not be ‘user’ of vehicle though acting with driver; claim on MIB. Last Update: 29-Aug-16 Ref: 81279 The post Hatton v Hall and Another; CA 15 May...
View ArticleHughes, Regina v; SC 31 Jul 2013
References: [2013] UKSC 56, [2013] WLR(D) 324, [2013] 1 WLR 2461, [2013] 4 All ER 613, [2013] RTR 31, [2013] WLR(D) 324, [2014] 1 Cr App R 6, [2014] Crim LR 234, UKSC 2011/0240 Links: Bailii, WLRD,...
View ArticleHague v Director of Public Prosecutions; QBD 14 Nov 1995
References: Ind Summary 11-Dec-1995, Times 14-Nov-1995 Ratio: A mistaken belief in the mind of the Police Constable that the Intoximeter was inaccurate, does not prevent the admission of the reading....
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