Low Flying Mens Rea - None Needed

Low Flying Strict Liability
R v Jackson [2006] EWCA Crim 2380
CA
17 October 2006
Daily Law Notes Summary
S 51 of the Air Force Act 1955 created an offence of strict
liability where a person subject to military law flew an aircraft
below the permitted height, unless any of the exceptions applied.

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