R v Gough [1993] AC 646, House of Lords

Abstract

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R v Gough [1993] AC 646, House of Lords. This case detailed the old test for bias, since replaced by the test in Porter v Magill [2001] UKHL 67. There is discussion as to the respective benefits and drawbacks of each test. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Thomas Webb.