The Weekly Law Reports
[1975] 1 WLR 1222
[COURT OF APPEAL]
REGINA
v.
MILLER
1975 May 6
Lord Widgery C.J., James L.J. and Ashworth J.
Road Traffic
— Disqualification
— Driving while disqualified
— Proof of mens rea
— Whether necessary
— Defendant's mistaken belief as to nature of place where driving
— Whether relevant
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Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), s. 99 (b)
Crime
— Mens rea
— Statutory offence
— Driving while disqualified
— Whether absolute
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Road Traffic Act 1972, s. 99 (b)