Hilsenrath -v- AG [2005] JRC 096 (13 July 2005)

Hilsenrath -v- AG [2005] JRC 096 (13 July 2005)

There is no right to disclosure of the letter of request or notices absent allegations of illegality, irrationality, or procedural impropriety; no compelling grounds for adjournment are made out.

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Citation
[2005] JRC 096
Parties
Applicant: Dr Oliver Hilsenrath; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Representation / Pre Trial Application
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Disclosure of Letter of Request, Judicial Review, Taking of Evidence, Confidentiality
Criminal Law International Cooperation Disclosure of Letter of Request Judicial Review Taking of Evidence Confidentiality

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Parties

Dr Oliver Hilsenrath

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Representation / Pre Trial Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Dr Hilsenrath is entitled to disclosure of the letter of request and notices issued by the Attorney General
  2. 2 Whether an adjournment should be granted for the taking of evidence

Ratio Decidendi

There is no right to disclosure of the letter of request or notices absent allegations of illegality, irrationality, or procedural impropriety; no compelling grounds for adjournment are made out.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • Dr Hilsenrath to pay Attorney General's costs on the standard basis
  • leave to appeal refused