Jersey Judgment

Att. Gen. v Spinola [2005] JLR_Note 17 (29 April 2005)

Criminal Procedure Delay in Institution of Proceedings Prisoner Rights

Status: Judgment
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Posture: Criminal / Preliminary

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The court considered the permissibility and implications of delay in instituting criminal proceedings against a prisoner.

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Spinola

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Criminal / Preliminary

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Whether delay in institution of criminal proceedings against a prisoner is permissible

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Jersey criminal procedure law

Delay in institution of criminal proceedings against a prisoner may be subject to judicial scrutiny.

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The court considered the permissibility and implications of delay in instituting criminal proceedings against a prisoner.

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