FAR-REACHING JUDGMENT.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3369, 23 December 1919, Page 3

FAR-REACHING JUDGM ENT.

LONDON, Dec. 20. F Mr Justice Sankey gave a far}rcaching judgment in favour of ‘Brown in the case Brown v. Buckley. 9He held that a proclamation on June i5/th, prohibiting the importation of chemicals, was illegal. The Crown relied en'Section 43 of the Customs Consolidation Act 1876, reading: “Im—portation of arms, ammunition, gunpowder or any other goods may be prohibited.” Mr Justice Sankey held that .the Words “any other goods” must be construed as refei-erring to goods ejusde-n1 genevisi. The Crown is appealing, as the decision apparently aifects the ‘\\}ovel'll- - entire system of prohibiting imports by proclamation. ~ Sir Auckland Geddeso in the House of Commons announced that in view of Mr Justice Sankey’s judgment yesterday, he has instructed“ the Customs to allow the importation of all articles affected pending reversal on ap-' peal or legislative action. The Government will next session press forward legislation to secure powers to reimpose the restrictions to a limited extent confer-‘red by the Ant_i-Dumping Bill .