Sentence – manslaughter of prisoner
The defendant whilst serving in Afghanistan had killed a prisoner. His appeal against his conviction for murder had been successful, and a conviction for manslaughter had been substituted on the basis that he was at the time suffering a recognised medical condition. The court now considered sentencing.
Held: A sentence of seven years was imposed, which would, allowing for time served, lead to his imminent release.
[2017] EWCA Crim 325
Bailii
England and Wales
Citing:
See Also – Blackman, Regina v (Media) CACD 28-Mar-2017
The defendant officer appealed against his conviction for murder. Whilst serving a s an officer in Afghanistan, he had killed a captured soldier. That conviction had been quashed and a conviction for manslaughter on diminished responsibility . .
See Also – Blackman, Regina v CACD 15-Mar-2017
The defendant appealed against his conviction for murder. As an army officer serving in Afghanistan he had killed an injured captured insurgent.
Held: The defendant had at the time of the offence suffered a recognised psychiatric condition, . .
See Also – Blackman, Regina v CACD 22-May-2014
The appellant had been convicted of murder. As an Army sergeant serving in Afghanistan, he had killed a captured insurgent. . .
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Criminal Sentencing, Armed Forces
Updated: 09 November 2021; Ref: scu.581276