“…“The cases of Re Barrell Enterprises & Others [1973] 1 WLR 19 and Enfield London Borough Council v Mahoney [1983] 1 WLR 749 established that on the facts of any given case, the time may come when it is obvious that the coercive element provided by a term of imprisonment will have ev…”
“…It is instructive to compare the facts of Enfield London Borough Council v Mahoney [1983] 1 WLR 749, which was referred to by McFarlane LJ in re W. A precious cross had been stolen by the defendant and hidden. The local authority sought its recovery. Mr Mahon…”