McEwan v AG [1992] JRC 085 (18 May 1992)
The court held that the Attorney General's discretion to prosecute in the public interest was not improperly exercised in this case.
- Citation
- [1992] JRC 085
- Parties
- Applicant: McEwan; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 18 May 1992
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Prosecution, Public Interest
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Parties
McEwan
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 whether prosecution should proceed in the public interest
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the Attorney General's discretion to prosecute in the public interest was not improperly exercised in this case.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
Orders
- No further action to be taken
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