Besse v AG [1990] JRC 171 (14 November 1990)

Besse v AG [1990] JRC 171 (14 November 1990)

The court held that the Attorney General acted within his jurisdiction and discretion in deciding to prosecute.

Citation
[1990] JRC 171
Parties
Applicant: Besse; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 November 1990
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Prosecution, Jurisdiction
Criminal Law Prosecution Jurisdiction

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Parties

Besse

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether prosecution should proceed
  2. 2 jurisdictional authority of Attorney General

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the Attorney General acted within his jurisdiction and discretion in deciding to prosecute.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • no further action