In re Clayton

Hearings

England & Wales

17 Mar 1983 [1983] 2 AC 473; [1983] 2 WLR 555; [1983] 1 All ER 984; 77 Cr App R 24, HL(E)

Additional names

Chief Constable of Norfolk v Clayton (Eileen Annie)

Chief Constable of Norfolk v Clayton (Terence Edward)

Subject Matter

JUSTICES — Jurisdiction — Joint trials — One defendant charged in several informations — Several defendants charged in separate informations — Absence of consent to joint trial of informations — Whether discretion in justices to try informations together

[1983] 2 AC 473; [1983] 2 WLR 555

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Trial of Charges - Discretion to Try Charges Separately D21.46

Pleas which May be Tendered - Alternative Offences D22.3