Reid v AG [1994] JRC 062 (21 March 1994)
- Citation
- [1994] JRC 062
- Status
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- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Civil / Judgment
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- Civil / Judgment
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Holding and result
The Attorney General's discretion not to prosecute was exercised lawfully and in accordance with public interest.
Court disposition
application dismissed
02
Material facts
Parties
Reid
ApplicantAttorney General
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the Attorney General's decision not to prosecute was lawful
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant challenged the Attorney General's refusal to prosecute, alleging improper exercise of discretion.
- Respondent
- Attorney General argued the decision not to prosecute was within lawful discretion and based on public interest.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Common law
The Attorney General has discretion whether to prosecute and must act in the public interest.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Attorney General's discretion not to prosecute was exercised lawfully and in accordance with public interest.
Court disposition
application dismissed
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