Regina v Lyons: CACD 1 Dec 2011

The defendant appealed against his conviction that as a member of the armed forces, he had failed to obey a lawful order. He had, as a conscientious objector working as a medical assistant and non-combatant, refused to undergo advanced weapons training.

Judges:

Toulson LJ, Openshaw, Hickinbottom JJ

Citations:

[2011] EWCA Crim 2808

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Armed Forces Act 2006

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Crime, Armed Forces

Updated: 29 September 2022; Ref: scu.449749