Adler v George 1964

Question 1

Summary

Answer 1

Adler gained access to prohibited RAF Station.

Question 2

Relevant part of Law

Answer 2

Under the Official Secrets Act 1920 it was an offence to obstruct a member of the armed forces “in the vicinity” of a prohibited palace.

Question 3

Issue

Answer 3

Adler was actually in the prohibited place, he could not be said to be “in the vicinity” of the prohibited place.

Question 4

Key Outcome

Answer 4

Established the Golden Rule, to avoid absurdity by the literal rule.