In the matter of Stephen Pallett [2008] JRC 026 (20 February 2008)

In the matter of Stephen Pallett [2008] JRC 026 (20 February 2008)

The Court determined that, exceptionally, the oath of office of Centenier should be administered to Mr Pallett notwithstanding his two previous convictions for dishonesty, due to the minor nature of the offences, the time elapsed, his exemplary conduct, and full disclosure.

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Citation
[2008] JRC 026
Parties
Referrer: Attorney General; Applicant: Stephen William Pallett
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 February 2008
Procedural Posture
Reference / Judgment
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Eligibility for Honorary Police, Convictions and Public Office, Exceptional Circumstances
Criminal Law Public Office Eligibility for Honorary Police Convictions and Public Office Exceptional Circumstances

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Parties

Attorney General

Referrer

Stephen William Pallett

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Reference / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should Mr Stephen William Pallett be sworn in as a Centenier despite previous convictions for dishonesty?

Ratio Decidendi

The Court determined that, exceptionally, the oath of office of Centenier should be administered to Mr Pallett notwithstanding his two previous convictions for dishonesty, due to the minor nature of the offences, the time elapsed, his exemplary conduct, and full disclosure.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Mr Stephen William Pallett to be sworn in as Centenier of the Parish of St Brelade.