Taylor, R. v
The restraining order was not necessary as there was no evidence of persistent conduct, harassment, or likelihood of repetition, and the judge failed to identify a factual basis or state reasons for imposing the order.
- Parties
- Applicant: David Taylor; Respondent: Regina
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 14 December 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Restraining Orders, Acquittal, Harassment
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Parties
David Taylor
Applicant
Regina
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether it was necessary to impose a restraining order on an acquitted defendant under section 5A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Ratio Decidendi
The restraining order was not necessary as there was no evidence of persistent conduct, harassment, or likelihood of repetition, and the judge failed to identify a factual basis or state reasons for imposing the order.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- restraining order quashed
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