CO/1819/2003 
Neutral Citation Number: [2003] EWHC 1751 Admin
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE 
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION  
THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT 
Royal Courts of Justice 
Strand
London WC2 

Monday, 7 July 2003
 
B E F O R E:

MR JUSTICE GOLDRING 

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THE QUEEN ON THE APPLICATION OF WATSON
(CLAIMANT)

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THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
(DEFENDANT) 
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1.	MR JUSTICE GOLDRING:  In spite of Mr Ley's very detailed submissions, I do not accept that our decision has the startling consequences which he has submitted, and it does not seem to me that this case justifies a certificate.