R v Adams [2020] 1 WLR 2077

Written By Nicolas Heyes

Court: Supreme Court of United Kingdom

Facts: Mr. Adams contended that his detention under the Immigration Control (Order) 1973 (ICO) was unlawful, arguing that this invalidated his subsequent convictions for attempting to escape from lawful custody.

Held : Mr. Adams had not been detained lawfully. As a result, his convictions for attempting to escape from lawful custody were quashed.

Key Judicial Statements: "The detention was unlawful; therefore, any subsequent convictions stemming from that detention cannot stand."

💡 LevelUpLaw: This case illustrates the importance of lawful detention and the implications of wrongful convictions, which is a critical aspect in the realm of legal rights and protections.

Nicolas Heyes
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