Cases

R v Disciplinary Committee of the Jockey Club, ex parte Aga Khan

Held

Dismissing the appeal, the powers and duties of the Jockey Club, in spite of its dominant position in a national sport, were not of a governmental nature but derived from the private contractual agreements between the club and those who agreed to be bound by the Rules of Racing. Effective relief was available by means of an assertion of the applicant's private law rights and, accordingly, the disciplinary committee's decision was not amenable to judicial review.

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