REGINA v. CAMPBELL. (EX PARTE NOMIKOS.)

[1956] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 520

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT.)

Before Lord Goddard (Lord Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Cassels and Mr. Justice Donovan.

Ship-Overloading-Timber deck cargo in excess of maximum permitted height under regulations-Summons issued against master alleging two contraventions of regulations- Stowage on separate parts of superstructure deck-Plea of guilty to both charges-Two convictions-Maximum penalty imposed in respect of first contravention and further penalty imposed in respect of second- Whether two offences-Motion for order of certiorari to quash conviction in respect of second contravention-Whether appropriate remedy-Timber Cargo Regulations, 1932, Regulation 5 (b) - Merchant Shipping (Safety and Load Line Conventions) Act, 1932, Sect. 61 (4), (6). Practice-Certiorari-Plea of guilty to two charges-Two convictions by Stipendiary Magistrate - Only one offence - Decision within jurisdiction of Magistrate-Whether certiorari appropriate remedy-Discretion of Court.