The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1998] AC 92
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
REGINA
Respondent and
WICKS
Appellant
1997 Feb. 12,
13;
May 21
May 21
Lord Browne-Wilkinson, Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle, Lord Nicholls of Birkenhead, Lord Hoffmann and Lord Hope of Craighead
Town Planning
— Enforcement notice
— Validity
— Prosecution for failure to comply
— Notice valid on face
— Defendant contending notice served in bad faith and motivated by immaterial considerations
— Whether entitled to challenge validity of notice in criminal proceedings
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Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8), s. 179(1)