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Toumia v Evans (Secretary General of the Prison Officers Association)

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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Toumia v Evans (Secretary General of the Prison Officers Association)
   
Issue: Whether locking prisoners in their cells whilst a staff meeting was held which went longer than authorised by the governor might arguably give rise to false imprisonment and/or misfeasance in a public office.
   
Court: Court of Appeal
   
Reference:   CCRTI 98/1042/2
   
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Judge(s): Brooke and Clarke LJJ
   
Date: 12 March 1999