DPP v Jarman [2013] EWHC 4391 (Admin) – Ss 6, 15 and 27 MCA – r 1 CrimPR.
1) the “dismissal” of an information for want of prosecution under s 15 MCA was not an “acquittal” and did not bar a further prosecution on the same facts.
2) D could only plead autrefois acquit where previously “acquitted” and where put in peril of conviction for the same offence.
3) abuse of process to be used only in most exceptional circumstances.
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