Wings Ltd v Ellis [1984] 1 All ER 1046 - TDA S 14(1)(b).
- mens rea.
- corporate intent.
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Related case digests
- Wings Ltd v Ellis [1985] 1 AC 272 - TDA S 14(1)(a).
- only limited mens rea required. 1) knowledge of falsity required but not knowledge that the statement is made. - TDA to be understood by public without a lawyer at their elbow. 2) a statement can be "made" even if not communicated to others. 3) s 24 defence available to person charged under s 14. 4) mens rea - offence under s 1 is an absolute offence, but offence under s 14 is not.