Reid v Att. Gen. [1994] JLR_Note 11c (21 March 1994)

Reid v Att. Gen. [1994] JLR_Note 11c (21 March 1994)

The court held that failure to provide an opportunity to make submissions before disqualification from driving is a breach of natural justice.

Parties
Applicant: Reid; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 March 1994
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Disqualification From Driving, Right to Make Submissions

Case Brief

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Parties

Reid

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was given an opportunity to make submissions before being disqualified from driving

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that failure to provide an opportunity to make submissions before disqualification from driving is a breach of natural justice.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

  • Disqualification order set aside due to procedural impropriety