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May 2016
The Queen v Hatmin and Another (CL 183 of 2015) [2016] TCASC 19 (17 May 2016) DPP cannot create subordinate Crown officers by contract; external counsel must be admitted under the LPO to have right of audience. Constitutional law – Director of Public Prosecutions – meaning of "officers subordinate" under s.100(3); Administrative law – appointment of public officers – appointments under Part VI by Governor/Public Service Commission; Legal Profession – regulation of right of audience – LPO applies to external counsel; Admission pro hac vice – required for non-local attorneys instructed by DPP.	17 May 2016

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May 2016

The Queen v Hatmin and Another (CL 183 of 2015) [2016] TCASC 19 (17 May 2016)

DPP cannot create subordinate Crown officers by contract; external counsel must be admitted under the LPO to have right of audience.

Constitutional law – Director of Public Prosecutions – meaning of "officers subordinate" under s.100(3); Administrative law – appointment of public officers – appointments under Part VI by Governor/Public Service Commission; Legal Profession – regulation of right of audience – LPO applies to external counsel; Admission pro hac vice – required for non-local attorneys instructed by DPP.

17 May 2016