Results.
6 judgments found.
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29 January 1996 |
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An election may be void under section 18(2)(a) for corrupt practices affecting the result, regardless of candidate’s personal involvement.
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Electoral law — Section 18(2) — Grounds for voiding election — Paragraphs (a) and (c) are independent — Nullification for corrupt/illegal practices or intimidation affecting voters’ choice — Candidate culpability under paragraph (c).
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24 January 1996 |
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An election may be void under s 18(2)(a) for wrongdoing that affected the result even if the candidate was not personally involved.
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Electoral law — s 18(2) Electoral Act — independence of grounds — para (a) voids election where corrupt or illegal practices affected result irrespective of candidate's personal involvement — para (c) addresses candidate/agent knowledge, consent or approval.
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24 January 1996 |
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An election may be nullified under s.18(2)(a) for large-scale misconduct affecting voters even without the candidate’s personal involvement.
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Electoral law — s.18(2) Electoral Act — paragraphs (a) and (c) independent — proof of large-scale corrupt or illegal practices by others (without candidate’s knowledge) can void election under (a)
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23 January 1996 |
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Whether section 5(4) of the Public Order Act unlawfully restricts constitutional freedom of assembly.
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Constitutional law — freedom of assembly and association — reasonable limits and ‘‘reasonably required’’ test; Public Order Act s.5(4) — validity and necessity to enable police regulation; burden on challenger to prove unconstitutionality; persuasive but non‑binding role of foreign authorities in interpretation.
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10 January 1996 |
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Appeals dismissed where identification, recovery of stolen property and recent possession supported aggravated robbery convictions.
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Criminal law — Aggravated robbery — Identification and recovery of stolen property — Recent possession — Admissibility of statements made in presence of accused — Sufficiency of circumstantial evidence on appeal.
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10 January 1996 |