Hearings
26 May 1948 [1948] 2 KB 405; [1948] 2 All ER 81; 64 TLR 422; 46 LGR 437; (1948) 112 JP 335, DC (Lord Goddard CJ, Birkett and Streatfeild JJ)
Betteley Addyman and Jalland Ltd v Singer
Subject Matter
CRIME — Criminal law — Controlled prices — Sales by manufacturers of clothing goods at prices in excess of maximum prices fixed by statutory direction — Provision by statutory regulation for imposing minimum penalty — Minimum penalty such amount as will secure that offender derives no benefit from offence — Whether in ascertaining minimum penalty taxes charged on excess amount derived from illegal sales may be deducted — Defence (General) Regulations, 1939 (St. R. & O. 1939, No. 927), reg. 55AB — The Apparel and Textiles Order, 1942 (St. R. & O. 1942, No. 1000), art. 1 — The Utility Apparel (Infants' and Girls' Wear) (Consolidation) Directions 1945 (St. R. & O. 1945, No. 1092), para. 3 (2).
[1948] 2 KB 405; [1948] 2 All ER 81; 64 TLR 422; 46 LGR 437; (1948) 112 JP 335, DC