Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Leave to Prefer Charge — Grant of Consent — Requirement of Link Between Accused and Offence

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A link between the accused and the offence is required before trial. The principle applies to criminal procedure. Mere existence of an offence is insufficient. The rule protects against unwarranted prosecution. The information will be quashed without a link. The principle is well-established.

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