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29 February 2008
Issue: 7310 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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ROAD TRAFFIC

Piggott v DPP [2008] All ER (D) 114 (Feb)

For the purposes of s 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (requirement to provide a specimen of breath for analysis) there is no legal obligation on the individual to declare a medical condition which might make it difficult or impossible for him to provide the specimen.

However, a failure to communicate that excuse at the time when the specimen is sought is highly relevant in deciding whether or not such a belated excuse was a reasonable one.

 

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clarke Willmott—Anita Rasaratnam

Clarke Willmott—Anita Rasaratnam

Clarke Willmott strengthens social housing development offering with senior London appointment

Trowers & Hamlins—David Meecham

Trowers & Hamlins—David Meecham

Trowers strengthens Birmingham real estate team with partner hire

Blake Morgan—Jennifer Ray & Louise Culleton

Blake Morgan—Jennifer Ray & Louise Culleton

Blake Morgan expands private client and regulatory teams with new legal directors

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to show that failing to disclose regulatory issues can attract harsher consequences than the original misconduct itself
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