Att. Gen. v W [2014] 1 JLR_Note 18 (12 March 2014)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Criminal / Preparatory Hearing
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Holding and result
A preparatory hearing can be ordered when the circumstances of the case, such as complexity or other relevant factors, make it necessary for the fair and efficient administration of justice.
Court disposition
order for preparatory hearing granted
Orders
- preparatory hearing to be held
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Material facts
Parties
Attorney General
ApplicantW
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Preparatory Hearing
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Under what circumstances can a preparatory hearing be ordered in criminal proceedings?
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicant seeks an order for a preparatory hearing, arguing that the circumstances of the case justify such an order.
- Respondent
- The respondent opposes the order, contending that the circumstances do not warrant a preparatory hearing.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Jersey criminal procedure law
A preparatory hearing may be ordered in criminal proceedings where the complexity or nature of the case requires it for the proper administration of justice.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
A preparatory hearing can be ordered when the circumstances of the case, such as complexity or other relevant factors, make it necessary for the fair and efficient administration of justice.
Court disposition
order for preparatory hearing granted
- preparatory hearing to be held
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