J & Ors, R. v
The prosecution does not have to prove as an ingredient of the offence under s.1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906 that the principal did not know of the payment and did not give informed consent. It is sufficient to prove that the payment for the prohibited purpose was made corruptly.
- Parties
- Appellant: Regina; Respondents: J, B, V and S; Intervening Party: D
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 05 December 2013
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Crown Court Ruling
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Corruption, Bribery, Statutory Interpretation
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Parties
Regina
Appellant
J, B, V and S
Respondents
D
Intervening Party
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Crown Court Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution must prove lack of principal's knowledge or consent as an ingredient of the offence under s.1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution does not have to prove as an ingredient of the offence under s.1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906 that the principal did not know of the payment and did not give informed consent. It is sufficient to prove that the payment for the prohibited purpose was made corruptly.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Ruling of the judge set aside
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