PROHIBITING IMPORTS
PROCLAMATION DECLARED ILLEGAL. (Rec. December 21, 5-5 p.m.) London, December 18. Mr. Justico Sankej' gave a far-reaching judgment in favour of Brown in the case Brown v. Buckley. He held that tho proclamation .of Juno 25 prohibiting the importation of chemicals 'was illegal. Tho Crown relied on section 43 of the Customs '• Consolidation Act, 1870, which reads: "The importation of arms, ammunition, gunpowder, or any other goods may be prohibited." Mr. Justice Sankey held that the words "any other goods" must bo construed as referring to goods cjusdem generis. The Crown is appealing, as the decision apparently affects tho Government's entire system of prohibiting imports by proclamation.'
Sir Auckland Gcddes, in the House of Commons, announced that in view of Mr. Jnslico Siwkey's judgment yesterday, ho bad instructed tlio Customs to allow the importation of all articles affected, pending n, Tevorsal on appeal'or legislative action. The Government next session will press forward legislation to secijro powers to reimpose restrictions to tho limited extent conferred by the Anti-Dnmpiu" Bill.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 75, 22 December 1919, Page 7
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172PROHIBITING IMPORTS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 75, 22 December 1919, Page 7
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