The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1978] AC 55
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS RESPONDENT AND STONEHOUSE APPELLANT
1977 May 2,
3;
June 30
June 30
Lord Diplock, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Salmon, Lord Edmund-Davies and Lord Keith of Kinkel.
Crime
— Attempt
— Obtaining property by deception
— Life insurance in England
— Appearance of death fabricated abroad
— Moneys payable to wife of accused
— Whether crime justiciable in England
— Proper direction to jury
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Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), s. 15