Marzan v RSPCA

Marzan v RSPCA

The Crown Court applied the correct legal test and had evidence capable of supporting its conclusion that the officer genuinely and reasonably believed entry was necessary; no error of law was established.

Parties
Claimant: Mr and Mrs Mazan; Respondent: RSPCA
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Appeal by Case Stated / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unlawful Entry, Admissibility of Evidence, Animal Welfare, Powers of Police, Appeal by Case Stated
Criminal Law Administrative Law Unlawful Entry Admissibility of Evidence Animal Welfare Powers of Police Appeal by Case Stated

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Parties

Mr and Mrs Mazan

Claimant

RSPCA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal by Case Stated / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether police entry under section 17(1)(e) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was lawful
  2. 2 Whether evidence obtained from the entry was admissible
  3. 3 Whether the officer genuinely believed entry was necessary to prevent serious damage to property

Ratio Decidendi

The Crown Court applied the correct legal test and had evidence capable of supporting its conclusion that the officer genuinely and reasonably believed entry was necessary; no error of law was established.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellants to attend Bradford Crown Court on 30th March for sentencing
  • Respondent's costs to be paid from Central Funds under section 17 of the Prosecution of Offences Act