Re Lindsey v [1969] JJ 1163 (11 July 1969)

Re Lindsey v [1969] JJ 1163 (11 July 1969)

It is essential that a Constable's Officer is not only capable of discharging duties but is also seen to be capable; holding a bookmaker's or betting-office licence creates a conflict of interest and disqualifies the applicant.

Citation
[1969] JJ 1163
Parties
Applicant: Lindsey
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 July 1969
Procedural Posture
Application / Judgment
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Police Appointments, Conflict of Interest, Betting and Gaming Regulation

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Parties

Lindsey

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Application / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether a holder of a bookmaker's or betting-office licence is disqualified from appointment as Constable's Officer due to conflict of interest

Ratio Decidendi

It is essential that a Constable's Officer is not only capable of discharging duties but is also seen to be capable; holding a bookmaker's or betting-office licence creates a conflict of interest and disqualifies the applicant.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Applicant disqualified from appointment as Constable's Officer.