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
Legal Issues
- 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.
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