Glasbrook Bros v Glamorgan County Council (1925) considered whether a public authority could charge for extra police protection during a miners' strike. The court ruled that while police must maintain public order, providing additional services beyond their duty warranted compensation.
Also known as: Glamorgan County Council v Glasbrook Brothers Ltd
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🏛️ Court: House of Lords 🗓️ Judgment Date: 19 December 1924 🗂️ Where Reported: [1925] A.C. 270; [1924] 12 WLUK 104 📍 Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
⚖️ Legal Principles
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Duty of Police Protection: The police are obligated to provide basic protection to life and property. However, if an individual requests additional protection beyond what is deemed necessary by the police, they can charge for it.