AG -v- Bedding [2015] JRC 220 (30 October 2015)

AG -v- Bedding [2015] JRC 220 (30 October 2015)

A fine must be imposed to set an example to the building trade that conducting building work without Bye-Law permission is a serious offence, even if the work was ultimately done properly and permission was obtained late.

Citation
[2015] JRC 220
Parties
Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and fine
Legal Topics
Building Regulations, Unauthorised Construction, Process Offences

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 Whether the defendant carried out building work without required permission under Building Bye-Laws (Jersey) Law 2007

Ratio Decidendi

A fine must be imposed to set an example to the building trade that conducting building work without Bye-Law permission is a serious offence, even if the work was ultimately done properly and permission was obtained late.

Court Disposition

conviction and fine

Orders

  • Fine of £4,000 imposed with 3 months' imprisonment in default.
  • Defendant given 2 weeks to pay the fine.