“The Crown cannot ever be prejudiced by the misconduct or negligence of any of its officers.”

— Sir Frederick Pollock, 1st Baronet

Reg. v. Renton (1848), 2 Exch. Rep. 220.

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British lawyer and Tory politician 1783–1870

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