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Ruling regarding the institution of proceedings by written charge

Case Law Essentials
 In the case of DPP v McFarlane 2019, it was held that criminal proceedings were instituted by the issue of a written charge, and procedural defects did not render the institution of proceedings a nullity. The District Judge had been wrong to conclude that the charges were time barred.

Zombie Style Knives and Machetes

Legal Article

From 24 September 2024, zombie style knives and machetes will be added to the list of offensive weapons.

In this article, PNLD Legal Adviser Ruth Owen takes a look at the current law regarding zombie knives and what the upcoming changes will look like.

Detainee’s right to a phone call

Legal Q&A

 Please can you clarify a detainee's right to a phone call? Many custody staff tell detainees that they don’t have a right to a phone call but only the right to have someone told they are in custody. Is that correct?

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