McKinnon v Douglas, 1982 SLT 375

Citation: McKinnon v Douglas, 1982 SLT 375

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Rule of thumb: Is it a crime to stop public servants from doing their job? Yes, deliberate & reckless interference with public servants so that they are delayed from doing their job is a public disorder offence.

Judgment:

‘wilful and reckless interference with the administration of justice’. (public disorder)

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