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Taylor V Attorney-general (Cth)

High Court of Australia

Judgment Date:
2019-09-11

Abstract:
A majority of the High Court of Australia (HCA) has affirmed the decision of the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth not to consent to the commencement of the private prosecution of a crime against humanity. The HCA found that the Attorney-General's decision was the only decision legally open.

Criminal law | Private prosecution | Authority to prosecute | Commencement of proceeding

Published:
11/09/2019