Ivey v Genting Casinos - An analysis by 3PB Criminal Barrister Thomas Evans
5th December 2017
Criminal Barrister Thomas Evans analyses Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords [2017] UKSC67 and the test for dishonesty applied in criminal courts.
To read Thomas' analysis, please click here.
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