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R (Manning and another) v DPP

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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R (Manning and another) v DPP
   
Issue: Issue: Whether the DPP was obliged to give reasons for his decision not to prosecute a prison officer for the manslaughter of an inmate; whether the decision was proper.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/2054/99
   
Judge(s): Lord Bingham CJ and Morison J
   
Date: 17 May 2000