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Cullen v Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary

Author / Contributor: Jeremy Johnson QC
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Cullen v Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary
   
Issue: Whether a breach of the statutory obligation to allow access to a solicitor during police detention gives rise to a right of action for damages
   
Court: House of Lords
   
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Neutral Citation:   [2003] UKHL 39
   
Judge(s): Lords Bingham, Steyn, Hutton, Millett and Rodger
   
Date: 10 July 2003