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R v Wabelua [2020] EWCA Crim 783.

- double jeopardy as abuse of process.
- autrefois convict only applies where same offence charged a second time, but
- court has discretion to stay prosecution where charge arises from substantially same facts as charge on which convicted.
- the discretion to be exercised in D’s favour unless P establishes special circumstances.

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