Hearings
England & Wales
29 Jan 2021 (Liberty intervening) [2021] EWCA Crim 97; [2021] QB 644; [2021] 2 WLR 1087; [2021] 4 All ER 1199; [2021] 1 Cr App R 21; [2021] WLR(D) 69, CA (Lord Burnett of Maldon CJ, Jay, Whipple JJ)
R v Thacker
Subject Matter
CRIME — Aviation security — Endangering safety at aerodromes — Protesters breaching airport security fence and taking action to prevent take-off of single aircraft — Airport runway closed in consequence — Whether protesters’ actions within scope of offence charged — Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c 31), s 1(2)(b)
[2021] EWCA Crim 97; [2021] QB 644; [2021] 2 WLR 1087; [2021] 4 All ER 1199; [2021] 1 Cr App R 21; [2021] WLR(D) 69, CA
Commentary
UK Human Rights Blog
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Case comment
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Hijacking of Aircraft and Related Offences - Endangering Safety at Aerodromes - Elements
B10.180
Defences Involving Other Excuses and Justifications - Necessity A3.47