Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London WC2
B E F O R E:
MR JUSTICE GOLDRING
THE QUEEN ON THE APPLICATION OF WATSON
(CLAIMANT)
-v-
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
(DEFENDANT)
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MR JUSTICE GOLDRING: In spite of Mr Ley's very detailed submissions, I do not accept that our decision has the startling consequences which he has submitted, and it does not seem to me that this case justifies a certificate.