Craig v AG [1989] JRC 200 (29 November 1989)
The court held that the Attorney General's discretion to prosecute is not subject to judicial review and refused to compel prosecution.
- Citation
- [1989] JRC 200
- Parties
- Applicant: Craig; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 29 November 1989
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Prosecution, Public Interest
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Parties
Craig
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Attorney General should prosecute Craig
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the Attorney General's discretion to prosecute is not subject to judicial review and refused to compel prosecution.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
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