Ribeiro v AG [1994] JRC 171 (22 August 1994)
- Citation
- [1994] JRC 171
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Civil / Judgment
More details
- Posture
- Civil / Judgment
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Holding and result
The court held that the Attorney General had proper jurisdiction and the prosecution was valid under Jersey law.
Court disposition
application dismissed
Orders
- No further action required
02
Material facts
Parties
Ribeiro
ApplicantAttorney General
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the prosecution was properly brought under Jersey law
- 02
Jurisdictional competence of the Attorney General
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant challenged the validity of the prosecution and the jurisdiction of the Attorney General.
- Respondent
- Attorney General asserted proper jurisdiction and compliance with legal requirements.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Jersey customary law
Jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal matters in Jersey.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court held that the Attorney General had proper jurisdiction and the prosecution was valid under Jersey law.
Court disposition
application dismissed
- No further action required
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