Att. Gen. v Young [1998] JLR 22 (12 January 1998)

Proceedings are instituted at the moment charges are formally put to the accused, regardless of whether a plea is entered or the defence has read the charges.

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Citation: [1998] JLR 22
Parties: Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Young
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 12 January 1998
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Institution of Proceedings
Outcome: clarification of law
Legal Topics: Institution of Proceedings, Timing of Institution, Formal Charge Requirements

Criminal Procedure Institution of Proceedings Timing of Institution Formal Charge Requirements

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Young

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Institution of Proceedings

Legal Issues

1 When are criminal proceedings considered to be instituted?

Ratio Decidendi

Proceedings are instituted at the moment charges are formally put to the accused, regardless of whether a plea is entered or the defence has read the charges.

Court Disposition

clarification of law

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