Kenny v R. [2013] EWCA Crim 1 (30 January 2013)

A breach of a restraint order under POCA, even without further illegality, is capable of constituting the offence of perverting the course of justice; contempt is not the exclusive sanction.

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Citation: [2013] EWCA Crim 1
Parties: Appellant: Mark Kenny; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 30 January 2013
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Perverting the Course of Justice, Breach of Restraint Order, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Contempt of Court

Criminal Law Perverting the Course of Justice Breach of Restraint Order Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Contempt of Court

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Parties

Mark Kenny

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether breach of a restraint order under POCA, without further illegality, constitutes perverting the course of justice

Ratio Decidendi

A breach of a restraint order under POCA, even without further illegality, is capable of constituting the offence of perverting the course of justice; contempt is not the exclusive sanction.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Conviction and sentence for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice upheld
Disqualification under Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 for 2 years affirmed

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