In sentencing for murder the dismemberment of the victim after death, was an aggravating feature, but need not be so in cases of manslaughter.
Judges:
Popplewell
Citations:
[2002] 1 Cr App R (S) 289
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Disapproved – Regina v Brooks (Michael) CACD 21-Jul-2003
The defendant had been tried for murder, but a defence of provocation was permitted to reduce the conviction to manslaughter. He appealed sentence.
Held: The defendant had dismembered the victim’s body. He had been the victim of abuse by the . .
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Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.185825