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Guardian Global v. J.F.S.C. [2020] 1 JLR 185 (29 April 2020)

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Holding and result

The court held that the JFSC acted within its statutory powers and observed procedural fairness in refusing the license.

Court disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • No license to be granted
  • Costs awarded to respondent

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Material facts

Parties

Guardian Global

Applicant

Jersey Financial Services Commission

Respondent

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Procedural history

  1. Posture

    Judicial Review / Judgment

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Questions and positions

Legal issues

Party arguments

Applicant
Guardian Global contended that the JFSC's refusal to grant a license was unlawful and breached procedural fairness.
Respondent
JFSC argued that its decision was within statutory powers and complied with procedural requirements.

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Court’s reasoning

  1. 01

    Jersey administrative law

    Regulatory bodies must act within statutory powers and observe procedural fairness.

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Ratio, limits and disposition

Ratio decidendi

The court held that the JFSC acted within its statutory powers and observed procedural fairness in refusing the license.

Court disposition

application dismissed

  • No license to be granted
  • Costs awarded to respondent

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[2020] 1 JLR 185

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R v. JFSC ex parte X Ltd.

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Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998

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