Criminal

Gilchrist & Anor v. Her Majesty's Advocate

[2004] ScotHC 53High Court of Justiciary2004

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“"Conduct to which this Act applies shall be lawful for all purposes if ― (a) an authorisation under this Act confers an entitlement to engage in that conduct on the person whose conduct it is; and (b…”

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