Director of Public Prosecutions v. Stonehouse

Abstract

International law in general — International comity — Whether a basis for jurisdiction to try persons for offences committed abroad — The law of England

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Territorial limits of jurisdiction — Attempt to obtain property by deception — Acts performed abroad in order to obtain payments from life insurance policies in England — Jurisdiction of English courts — Principle of territoriality — International rules of comity — The law of England