Carltona – A Matter of Intention

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In this article, I use the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Adams to argue that identifying the intention of Parliament is the key to determining whether the Carltona principle applies to a particular exercise of Ministerial power. I examine the various factors considered by the Court when ascertaining Parliament’s intention. I also note the Court’s reference to the rule in Pepper v Hart.