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R v Bainbridge [1959] 3 All ER 200

By Oxbridge Law TeamUpdated 04/01/2024 07:02

Judgement for the case R v Bainbridge

Table Of Contents

  • Defendant bought equipment for X, which X used in a crime.

  • The judge said that it was sufficient for prosecution to show that D knew of X’s intention to commit a crime of the type which was committed, and that he did something, with that knowledge, to help the commission of the crime.

  • Defendant was convicted.

  • CA said this was the correct direction. CA say that mere “suspicion” of the crime is NOT enough. 

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