Criminal Conspiracy – Meaning, Nature and Scope

Originally, the term 'conspiracy' referred to the agreement of two or more people to file a false court complaint against someone or to conduct legal processes in a vexatious or inappropriate manner. In Poulterer's case (1611), the Star Chamber developed the criminal component of conspiracy for the first time, and conspiracy was acknowledged as a substantive offense.

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Jan 26, 2025

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