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Prosecutors must prove criminal intent for importation offences, Court of Appeal says

Archive image of Gibraltar's Supreme Court. Photo by Johnny Bugeja.

The Court of Appeal said in a judgement that prosecutors must prove beyond reasonable doubt that a person knowingly intended to import a prohibited substance or item into Gibraltar before they can be convicted. Prosecutors had asked the court to clarify whether a person could be convicted of importing illegal drugs into Gibraltar even if...

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