Falklands/Ponting case: Justice McCowan's ruling ("Regina v Ponting") [mens rea not necessary; "'the interests of the State' must mean the interests of the State according to the policies laid down for or by its recognised organs of government"] [declassified Apr 2017]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Source: | FOI release to Margaret Thatcher Foundation from Attorney General's Office (FOI/59/15) f376 |
| Editorial comments: | This file has not been accessioned by TNA (at time of writing, Jul 2025), although a document found in it suggests it was recommended for release to them as far back as 2010. |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 8pp |
| Themes: | Media, Judiciary, Parliament, Law & order, Defence (Falklands) |
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