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Criminal Law [1952] EACA 292

Majestic Theatre Co. Ltd v Regina

Majestic Theatre Co. Ltd v Regina (Criminal Appeal No. 302 of 1952) [1952] EACA 292 (1 January 1952)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 302 of 1952
Judge
Bourke J, Hearne CJ

The court allowed an appeal against conviction under Penal Code section 238(c), holding that the charge and proof had to specify the omitted precautions and the risk alleged.

  • Negligence
  • Criminal Liability
  • Drafting Of Charges
  • Fire Safety
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal Law [1950] EACA 104

Attorney General v Hook

Attorney General v Hook (Criminal Appeal No. 468 of 1950 (Case Stated)) [1950] EACA 104 (1 January 1950)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 468 of 1950 (Case Stated)
Judge
Modera J, Thacker J

The East African Court of Appeal held that section 238(c) of the Kenya Penal Code requires a lower negligence threshold than manslaughter and remitted the case for reconsideration.

  • Criminal Negligence
  • Degree Of Negligence
  • Omission Liability
  • Fire Safety
  • Penal Code Section 238
  • Criminal-negligence
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