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R (on the application of Adams) v Secretary of State for Justice

[2011] UKSC 18
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK Supreme Court
Year2011
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Compensation under CJA 1988 s.133 for miscarriage of justice requires a new fact showing beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant did not commit the offence.

Key Principle

compensation for miscarriages of justice under Criminal Justice Act 1988 s.133; meaning of new fact showing beyond reasonable doubt

Area of Law

criminal

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